After one of the most anticipated months of the year so far, matters slow down in August with a spare handful of title fights as we roll into what should be an exciting fall calendar. It’s no surprise. August is rarely the biggest month for boxing.
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen "Breadman" Edwards tackling topics such as Naoya Inoue and his recent big win over Stephen Fulton, the undisputed fight between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford, lightweight contender Frank Martin, and more.
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen "Breadman" Edwards tackles topics such as Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford, Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, Sugar Ray Robinson, Alycia Baumgardner, and more.
It may be the worst job in combat sports. Yet Dr. Gerard Varlotta has never shied away from being at ringside for the last three-plus decades, looking out for the safety of professional fighters.
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen 'Breadman' Edwards tackling topics such as welterweight contender Jaron Ennis, Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford, insurance for boxers, and more.
I learned a couple things last week. First, who knew there was a difference between the ending point of decades and centuries? OK, I guess I knew. But I was a little loose with the definitions while writing the piece on the best American fighters since 2000, and more than a few people took the time to call me out.
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen "Breadman" Edwards tackling topics such Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo, Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford, Jared Anderson vs. Charles Martin, and more.
After an illustrious and groundbreaking journey spanning over two decades, Thompson Boxing Promotions, founded by the late Ken Thompson, has made the difficult decision to conclude its operations. Thompson Boxing will be holding its final "Path to Glory" show on Friday, July 21, 2023, marking the end of an era that has left an indelible mark on the sport.
Antwun Echols, a dangerous middleweight contender in the 90s and early 2000s, has passed away. Echols, who was known as Kid Dynamite, died Sunday in Davenport at the age of 52, according to his former trainer, Leonard Overstreet Sr.
Reigning trainer of the year Derrick James is currently in charge of leading boxing’s best stable. The Texas-based fighter-turned-coach trains a star-studded group that features Errol Spence Jr., Jermell Charlo, Anthony Joshua, Ryan Garcia, and Frank Martin.