BY BOXING HIT STAFF- George Chuvalo, born on this day in 1937 as Jure Chuvalo, is a name synonymous with resilience, tenacity, and survival. Often celebrated for his extraordinary achievements in boxing, Chuvalo’s narrative is not solely defined by his impressive 74-18-2 record, which ranks him among Canada’s finest fighters. Instead, his life story paints
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- As we approach the end of 2024, it is evident that the world of boxing has had its fair share of highs and lows. With the year starting off on a low key note, many underrated fights went under the radar in the 1st quarter. However, the 2nd quarter saw a
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Shakur Stevenson vs. Joe Cordina was one of the most anticipated fights in the boxing world, scheduled for October 12th. However, the excitement surrounding the match came to an abrupt halt when it was announced that Shakur had suffered a hand injury during training, leading to immediate surgery. This news not
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Eddie Hearn believes that Edgar Berlanga will not back down in front of the intimidating presence of Canelo Alvarez on Mexican Independence Day. Despite being the underdog in this highly-anticipated bout, Berlanga is expected to bring his A-game and give it his all in the ring. Hearn’s confidence in Berlanga stems
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- This upcoming Saturday could spell disaster for Mexican boxing legend Canelo Alvarez if he is defeated by the underdog Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez, who is approaching 35 years old, has shown signs of decline in recent years and has not faced a power puncher of
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The world of boxing is often shrouded in secrecy, especially when it comes to sparring sessions. It is considered an unwritten rule, a moral code to go by, that what happens in sparring stays in sparring. Fighters use these sessions to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming bouts, without the
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The highly anticipated 168-pound title fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga has the boxing world buzzing with excitement. With both fighters making their grand arrivals in Las Vegas, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions. While Berlanga is stepping into his first massive fight, Canelo is a
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Trainer Stephen Edwards’ comments regarding Caleb Plant and Trevor McCumby’s upcoming fight raise some valid points, but they also come across as overly critical. While it is true that McCumby has waited a long time to face a top-tier opponent like Plant, calling him inexperienced and implying that he is a
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a highly anticipated event set to take place on November 16th at The Venue in Riyadh, WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billiam Smith will go toe-to-toe with Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in a battle for undisputed supremacy in the cruiserweight division. The main event of this event promises to be a showdown
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- In a recent interview with Talk Sport, British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora made some bold predictions about the future of the heavyweight division. Despite the inevitable backlash, Chisora confidently stated that Anthony Joshua would knock out both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in their potential future fights. He even went as
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- One of the most stunning and shocking one-punch knockouts in boxing history took place between Wayne Alexander and Takaloo 20 years ago. Despite not being huge names in the sport, the knockout that Alexander delivered to Takaloo was truly monstrous and unforgettable. The fight took place at the historic York Hall
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The bookmakers have made it clear where they stand in regards to the upcoming fight between Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez. With Berlanga being listed as an 18/1 underdog, it seems that the odds are heavily stacked against him. The bookmakers rarely make mistakes when it comes to predicting the outcome
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Commentator Chris Algieri has expressed his belief that Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has the potential to become a major star in the world of boxing. However, Algieri raises an important question regarding Ennis’ ability to secure the crucial fights that would propel his career to the next level. Ennis is in need
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- Trevor McCumby’s criticism of Caleb Plant’s attitude stems from his belief that the money he earned from his fight against Canelo Alvarez has gone to his head. Plant seems to think he is better than he actually is, and this perspective could potentially be detrimental to his career. McCumby’s upcoming fight
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- The recent comments made by Oscar De La Hoya regarding the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga have caused quite a stir in the boxing world. De La Hoya, who was once the promoter of Canelo, did not hold back when he referred to the fight as a “snoozefest.”
BY BOXING HIT STAFF- O’Shaquie Foster is set to face off against Robson Conceição in a rematch for the WBC super featherweight title on November 2nd at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. This comes after Foster’s bitter loss to Conceição earlier this year, where he lost his title in a 12-round