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Heavyweight Kings

Boxing is a sport, but it is also a part of culture. It’s reach far exceeds the ring and the arena, penetrating politics, popular culture, and everyday lives. In The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring, author Paul Beston traces this phenomenon.

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UFC 276

Two title bouts headline this weekend’s UFC main card, which also features veteran Sean Strickland facing off with Alex Perreira, while Sean O’Malley looks to return with a jaw-dropping win similar to those we have become accustomed to. UFC 276 is live from T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, on Sunday night. 

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What’s On: June 24-26th

Over the weekend, UFC returns with Fight Night featuring Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot. PFL 5 is live tonight, while the International Judo Federation’s World Tour continues with this weekend’s Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam. Several boxing world titles are also on the line, live from Texas.

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The Allure of Violence: Pugilist Philosophy II

Philosophers often sidestep the issue of violence, refusing to tackle it head-on. One philosopher who has never refused the challenge is Professor Gordon Marino, who as well as being a professional philosopher was once a professional boxer and boxing coach. We spoke to him about the crossroad between philosophy and combat sports.