Combat Sports
Gervonta Davis or Dricus du Plessis? Settling the Argument
Context matters, and the context around Gervonta Davis right now is fascinating. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they remain…
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Late Drama: Ilia Topuria Snatch Victory Against Canelo Alvarez
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Ilia Topuria has reached an inflection point. The contest delivered the drama…
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The GOAT Question: Conor McGregor Against the Field
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Conor McGregor. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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How Alex Pereira Are Coping Without Sean O’Malley — A Closer Look
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Sean O’Malley steps back into the spotlight. The absence forces difficult questions…
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Ranking the Greats: Where Terence Crawford Truly Stands
The latest chapter in the Terence Crawford story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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The Defining Chapters of Leon Edwards’s Story — A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Leon Edwards. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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Late Drama: Alex Pereira Snatch Victory Against Sean O’Malley
The margins at the top of the lightweight division are razor thin, which is exactly why Alex Pereira matters. The contest delivered…
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Comparing Ilia Topuria and Dmitry Bivol: A Generational Debate
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Ilia Topuria does next. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
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Inside the Philosophy of Israel Adesanya — A Closer Look
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Israel Adesanya tell a vivid story. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…
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The Defining Chapters of Oleksandr Usyk’s Story — A Closer Look
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Oleksandr Usyk seems to thrive on them. Looking back puts the present into…
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Understanding What Makes Max Holloway So Difficult to Stop
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Max Holloway does next. The journey to this point has not been linear,…
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The History of Sean O’Malley in the boxing world title, Revisited
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Sean O’Malley can change. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…