Hannibal Boxing

No Joking Matter: Richard Commey Braces for Teofimo Lopez

December 12, 2019 Sean Nam

Ten days away from what he calls the most important fight of his career, Richard Commey is lounging in his Long Island hotel suite one evening, when he is suddenly struck by a sense of […]

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: WBC-IBF Middleweight Champion Bernard Hopkins (R) of the US knocks down WBA Champion Felix Trinidad of Puerto Rico in the 11th round during their 12 round unification match at Madison Square Garden in New York 29 September, 2001. Hopkins won by technical knockout in the 12th round to secure the undisputed Middleweight Championship. AFP PHOTO Timothy A. Clary (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

From J Block to the Hall of Fame: Bernard Hopkins, Enshrined

December 11, 2019 Joseph Santoliquito

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Not that he isn’t grateful, Bernard Hopkins would like you to know, it’s just not that big of a deal to him, or so it seems. Last Wednesday, it was made official that “B-Hop” […]

SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 8, 2019: British boxer Anthony Joshua (L) and his American rival Andy Ruiz Jr struggle in their bout for the IBO, WBA Super, IBF and WBO World Heavy Titles at Diriyah Arena outside Riyadh. Valery Sharifulin/TASS (Photo by Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images)

Sand and Fog: Anthony Joshua Avenges his Loss to Andy Ruiz, Jr.

December 9, 2019 Carlos Acevedo

It was over, more or less, at the weigh-in. When Andy Ruiz Jr. scaled 283 pounds the day before his scheduled rematch with Anthony Joshua, he did so resembling a tipsy tourist strolling along a […]

Redemption: This Time Joshua Has to Be Perfect, Ruiz Just Needs to Fight

December 5, 2019 Frank Lotierzo

The dynamics of this weekend’s heavyweight title bout between WBA-IBF-WBO world champion Andy Ruiz, 33-1 (22), and the man he won the titles from via seventh-round TKO, Anthony Joshua, 22-1 (21), make it one of […]

The Connection: Stephen Edwards and Julian Williams Share a Unique Bond

December 4, 2019 Joseph Santoliquito

The impromptu sit-downs weren’t meant to be hands-on tutorials. They just turned out that way. Stephen “Breadman” Edwards was raised on the “Four Kings”: Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler […]

Bombs Away: The Story of Enzo Maccarinelli

December 2, 2019 Paul Zanon

“The first pro I ever sparred was Ceri Farrell from Swansea. I was twelve years of age. I spoke to Ceri recently, and someone asked him, ‘Was Enzo always a puncher?’ and he said, ‘I […]

The End of the Night: Deontay Wilder Stops Luis Ortiz

November 26, 2019 Joseph Santoliquito

LAS VEGAS—The boos never reached the ears of Jay Deas. If they did, it wouldn’t have mattered anyway to Deontay Wilder’s co-trainer. His fighter was sticking to the plan—no matter how ugly it looked. The […]

“Boxing is a Joke!”: An Interview with J. Russell Peltz

November 25, 2019 Sean Nam

J. Russell Peltz understands that the comments that come out of his mouth these days are not universally welcomed. He’s heard the complaints that he’s too negative (always so negative), from friends and foes alike. […]

Jorge Rubio, the Cuban trainer based in Miami, wraps Chamberlain's hands before his last fight - against Luke Watkins at York Hall in London on 27 October 2018.

Isaac Chamberlain: From Brixton’s Streets to Life as a Young Boxing Millionaire

November 23, 2019 Donald McRae

All images, credit Ernest Simons (@ErnestSimons). *** 5:15 a.m., Tuesday November 19, 2019, London Isaac Chamberlain sits alone in his apartment. After another restless night, with little sleep, the distressing thoughts take hold of him […]

Wilder‒Ortiz II: The Past is Never Dead

November 22, 2019 Sean Nam

When the heavyweight division broke from its languor not long ago thanks to the collective rise of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, it didn’t take long before cock-eyed promoters, who can spot a […]