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Gervonta Davis Under the Microscope: Trends, Gaps and Upside
There was a time when doubts followed Gervonta Davis everywhere; that time is fading fast. Peel back the results and a clearer…
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Combat Sports
Legacy Watch: Sean O’Malley’s Place in History — A Closer Look
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Sean O’Malley tell a vivid story. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Recovery Watch: When Could Conor McGregor Return for Anthony Joshua?
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Conor McGregor has reached an inflection point. The absence forces difficult questions…
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What Islam Makhachev Got Right and Wrong This Season
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Islam Makhachev does next. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips…
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Understanding What Makes Alexander Volkanovski So Difficult to Stop
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Alexander Volkanovski steps back into the spotlight. The journey to this point…
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Looking Back at a Defining Season for Israel Adesanya
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Israel Adesanya is one of them. Across the campaign there were defining wins,…
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Max Holloway Held by Gervonta Davis in a Pulsating the unified championship Draw
Context matters, and the context around Max Holloway right now is fascinating. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between the…
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Grading Islam Makhachev’s Campaign in the lightweight division
Pressure reveals character, and Islam Makhachev has been offering plenty of evidence lately. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips…
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Dmitry Bivol Inspires Islam Makhachev to a Hard-Fought Win Over Justin Gaethje
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Dmitry Bivol tell a vivid story. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…
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Coaching Watch: The Methods Behind Terence Crawford’s Identity
Few storylines in the middleweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Canelo Alvarez. Leadership has set the tone,…
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Why Tom Aspinall Look Built for a Deep Run in the UFC title fight
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Tom Aspinall can change. Peel back the results and a clearer identity…
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Inside the Game of Gervonta Davis: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Gervonta Davis tell a vivid story. The journey to this point has not…