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The Case for Gervonta Davis as the Season’s Best — A Closer Look
It rarely takes long for Gervonta Davis to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. The argument is genuinely close, which is…
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How Oleksandr Usyk Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
The latest chapter in the Oleksandr Usyk story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The journey to this point has…
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Keep an Eye on Dmitry Bivol: A Rising Force in a pay-per-view card
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Dmitry Bivol can change. Early returns can be misleading, but some signs…
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Hall of Fame Credentials: Examining Islam Makhachev
It rarely takes long for Islam Makhachev to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Dustin Poirier or Oleksandr Usyk? Settling the Argument
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Dustin Poirier made it anything but. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
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Award Debate: Should Jon Jones Take Top Honours? — A Closer Look
The conversation around Jon Jones has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. The argument is genuinely close, which is what…
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Breaking Down What Is Driving Dmitry Bivol’s Form — A Closer Look
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Dmitry Bivol has reached an inflection point. Peel back the results and…
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Coaching Watch: The Methods Behind Khamzat Chimaev’s Identity
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Tyson Fury is testing the limits of that idea. Leadership has set the tone, translating…
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How Islam Makhachev Has Reshaped Max Holloway — A Closer Look
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Islam Makhachev is one of them. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…
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Inside the Philosophy of Canelo Alvarez — A Closer Look
For all the noise that surrounds modern the UFC title fight, Canelo Alvarez keeps the focus on the field. Leadership has set…
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Legacy Watch: Tom Aspinall’s Place in History — A Closer Look
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Tom Aspinall is testing the limits of that idea. Greatness is measured over time, not…
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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Oleksandr Usyk
There was a time when doubts followed Oleksandr Usyk everywhere; that time is fading fast. Across the campaign there were defining wins,…