Boxing, one of the world’s oldest sports, seems to be in crisis. A multitude of titles, celebrity bouts, and controversial scorecard decisions. Yet, things point to a bright future ahead.
Weekend Roundup
Another huge weekend for boxing – particularly women’s boxing – and an exciting UFC Fight Night. We also saw “The Greatest’s” grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, entering the ring once again. Results disclosed.
Rough and Tumble: The American Predecessor to the UFC
In the 18th- and 19th- century a form of unarmed, bare-knuckled combat developed in rural parts of America. Known as “Rough and Tumble” or “Gouging” it was a no-holds barred combat, known for its brutality. This is the story of one of the predecessors of vale tudo and the UFC.
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Vilse bland organisationer och sändningstillstånd? Här får du en överblick av de mest intressanta galorna i de största kampsporterna, som du just nu kan se fram emot. Första helgen i maj blir en riktig rivstart med UFC 274, Bellator 280 och Canelo vs Bivol.
Fury vs Whyte: Post-Fight Analysis
An epic showdown between two of Britain’s best athletes took place on St George’s Day, and ended with no real surprises. Our editor watched the fight from London and analyses the bout. Results disclosed.
Fury vs Whyte: Reporting from London
Tonight, undefeated Tyson ‘The Gypsy King’ Fury returns to the ring, facing Dillian Whyte, following his trilogy against fellow heavyweight Deontay Wilder. Wembley Stadium welcomes two titans to what promises to be an epic face-off, despite disappointing promotional work.
Interview with Professor Andreas Kinneging: To Fight Successfully is the Father of Everything
The Ancient Greek philosophers not only wrote about martial arts: they practiced them as well. What motivated them, and how did it fit into their worldview? Andreas Kinneging, Professor of Philosophy of Law at Leiden University helps us answer these questions.
Weekend Roundup
Another action-packed weekend is behind us, with incredible examples of fighting spirit, future champions continuing on their path to success and very few surprises. Results are disclosed.
UFC 273 – Editor’s Predictions
Sunday’s UFC event features two title bouts and the return of the undefeated Swede Khamzat Chimaev. Our editor-in-chief has spoken to Khamzat’s manager and makes his predictions for Sunday’s three main fights.
Inför Gorilla FC – intervju med grundaren Chris Ngo
Den 23 april är det så dags för en ny aktör att kliva in på den Svenska MMA-scenen – nämligen Gorilla FC. Fighter Magazine fick en intervju med arrangören och eldsjälen bakom Gorilla Fight Club – Chris Ngo.