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Interview with Hailey Pennington, Professional Boxer and Entrepreneur

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Heather

Introduction

Hailey Pennington (2-0-0, 2KOs) is a professional boxer and has accomplished quite a bit with hard work and discipline. Currently, she has several business ventures, besides boxing. For instance she owns her gym, is a trainer/coach, as well as a promoter. I am certain that she is likely a mentor to others. Especially, with being young and having many business endeavors. Hailey is a wonderful person for the younger generation to look up to. She has a proven track record with success. Hailey is thriving as a woman, in the combat sports industry in 2025.

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Combat Sports & Martial Arts Writer| Partnership Marketing and Digital Strategy Lead (Combat Sports)
I have been an avid viewer of Boxing and MMA for decades. I have had an interest in MMA since 2001. I had a 25 year career in healthcare, and now I am pursuing my hobby. I enjoy writing about combat sports and martial arts for FightMatrix.

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ALI VS MARCIANO- THE FIRST VIRTUAL FIGHT

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Luis Vazquez

It was during an interview with Muhammad Ali that Howard Cosell asked the champ about his opinions about how he would fare against several past heavyweight greats. When the topic got around to the subject of Rocky Marciano, the only undefeated heavyweight champion to retire undefeated, Ali was uncharacteristically humble and candid about the Rock surprising Cosell. “Marciano would be the most trouble I think, “Ali explained, “A fellow who had no style, just a bull. Marciano just kept coming. He would hurt your arms and could take everything.” Why this display of respect for Marciano that was always absent when Ali would talk about Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey and especially Joe Frazier?

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Luis is a twenty year veteran of the writing wars. He has served as Editor in Chief and writer of various web and print media in the Latin, Asian, and Sports genres. He has contributed as a beat writer for the WNBA New York Liberty and MLS New York Red Bulls as well as Fordham and Columbia College Football.

The Mayweather Collection: A Peek Into the Lavish Lifestyle of Floyd Mayweather

Posted on January 26, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Floyd Mayweather, renowned for his unbeaten boxing record and larger-than-life persona, has consistently captured global attention both inside and outside the ring. Beyond his athletic achievements, one of the defining aspects of Mayweather’s public image is his extravagant lifestyle, showcased most prominently through his luxurious collection of cars, watches, and other assets. Dubbed “The Mayweather Collection,” this assemblage symbolizes opulence, success, and a relentless pursuit of the finer things in life.

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The Evolution of Combat Sports: How MMA and Boxing Are Shaping the Future of Fighting

Posted on January 20, 2025 by A. J. Riot

Combat sports have been one of those extensive changes from yesteryears, whether it is MMA or boxing. What used to be a ‘man-to-man’ competition from town square crowds to a multi-million event attracting global interest across the world, gives wide-ranging discourses, inclusive of how both MMA and Boxing have fared, technological developments impacting practice, and future projections for both combative events.

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Can Tyson Fury’s Younger Brother Reignite His Career Heading Into an Exciting Year for Boxing?

Posted on January 14, 2025 by A. J. Riot

The much-anticipated clash between Tommy Fury and rising prospect Darren Till was postponed, leaving boxing fans disappointed yet eager for what lies ahead in 2025. While the delay of this bout is a setback, it opens the door to discussing Tommy Fury’s trajectory and the exciting possibilities that the upcoming year holds for the sport.

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Exclusive Interview with Professional Boxer Shauna O’Keeffe

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Heather

Introduction

Ireland has its very own beautiful and talented rising star, who happens to be an excellent professional boxer by the name of Shauna O’Keeffe (5-0, 3 KOs). She is ranked # 1 in the women’s lightweight division for her country, and #17 in the world. It has been incredible to watch her passion come out when she fights. She seems like a well composed and focused athlete. Following Shauna’s impeccable progress and writing about it along the way, has really encouraged me in wanting to write and learn more about boxing. She is an inspiration to an abundance of other women in the sports industry and beyond. Shauna O’Keeffe is a remarkable woman and a bad-ass fighter. She has had help with becoming more of a decorated boxer with the help of Ilker Furat. As he has been there to advise her Ilker Furat and help developer into becoming a better boxer than she already was. Let’s take a deeper look into Shauna’s life.

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Human Judges Vs AI Powered Judges: The New Boxing Normal

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Joshua Okeke

The biggest match of the year—a rematch between the legendary Tyson Fury and the unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk—was judged by AI. With rising interest in AI and combat sports, many fans are also turning to platforms like Ufabet to place real-time boxing bets and follow the action more closely. That’s right, Artificial Intelligence. You might be wondering, “How does that even work?” or “Why was this decision made? Will we see AI in more major boxing matches?” This article will explore these questions and how AI could change boxing by tackling questionable scorecards and reducing human error. Let’s dive in.

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Joshua Okeke

Joshua Okeke’s journey in sports writing began with lively debates about football’s greatest players, eventually leading to a career with top publications in the US and India. His work has been featured on the front pages of newspapers like Nordonia Hills, praised for its clarity and engagement. Specializing in SEO, sports analytics, video editing, and digital content management, he crafts articles that resonate with fans, simplifying complex topics. Committed to helping aspiring writers and promoting remote opportunities in journalism, he shares practical advice on LinkedIn while pursuing a master’s in Mining Geophysics.

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The Top 7 Highest-Paid Boxers

Posted on December 20, 2024 by A. J. Riot

Considered the third highest-paid sport in the world according to GambleOntario.ca, boxing gave birth to some of the richest sportspersons ever, while their earnings are as stunning as their knockouts. Starting off with the king on this list, here are the seven highest-paid boxers who ever lived.

Floyd Mayweather

As for the best-paid sportsmen, few could compete with Floyd “Money” Mayweather. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on February 24, 1977, Mayweather is boxing’s undisputed king of pay-per-view and guaranteed payouts.

The Mayweather career is marked by perfection: 50 wins, 0 losses and incomparable skill inside the ring. Defensive mastery and precision made Mayweather be referred to as “TBE”, the best ever. Not only did skills make a fortune, but Mayweather also made sure business acumen created his fortune. He negotiated his own contracts, one reason being the creation of Mayweather Promotions to make sure he took home the lion’s share of revenue after every fight.

The 2015 bout against Manny Pacquiao was billed as the “Fight of the Century,” a title fight that raked in more than $600 million in revenue. Mayweather’s personal take from the fight? A cool $250 million. Still not satisfied, Mayweather took on MMA superstar Conor McGregor in 2017, a crossover fight that earned him a really impressive $300 million.

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Exclusive Interview with Professional Boxer, Piero Valdivieso

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Heather

Introduction

Piero Valdivieso is a Peruvian professional boxer, who fights out of Miami, FL, USA. He is ranked as the #1 Super Featherweight and #3 Pound-for-Pound in Peru and #365 in the world by Boxrec.com. Weighing approximately 130 lbs, he is twenty-four years old and holds a record of 7-0 with 5 knockouts. His boxing manager is Gwen Legge from California, USA. She owns Eruption Boxing and MMA Management Company. Mr Valdivieso began to box at the age of 14 years old. Keep Reading

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Exclusive Interview with Boxing Coach, Michael Ragot

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Heather

Introduction

Michael Ragot is the owner of the Ongata Rongai Boxing Club (ORBC). He used to box and is a coach. He invests a lot of time into youth and community events. The ORBC is a non-profit organization in Kenya, Africa. Mr Ragot, is also a climate activist who integrates his boxing with climate change and control.

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Exclusive Interview with Professional Boxer, Guillermo Gutierrez

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Heather

Introduction

Guillermo Gutierrez (11-2) is a 26 year old professional boxer, in the Super Flyweight division. Weighing approximately 115 lbs, he is fighting out of San Antonio, Texas, USA. His boxing manager is Gwen Legge from California, USA. She owns Eruption boxing and MMA management company. Mr Gutierrez has been boxing since he was a young child.

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Betting on Boxing Explained: Advanced Strategies for Maximizing Your Winnings

Posted on November 30, 2024 by A. J. Riot

Transforming your boxing expertise into profitable betting opportunities takes more than relying on big names or gut feelings. True success lies in understanding the intricate layers of the sport, from analyzing fighting styles and historical matchups to mastering diverse bet types and managing your bankroll effectively. This guide, Betting on Boxing Explained, explores advanced strategies to help you gain an edge in the competitive world of boxing betting.

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What’s Next For Artur Beterbiev Following His Victory Over Dmitry Bivol?

Posted on November 4, 2024 by A. J. Riot

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Artur Beterbiev solidified his status as the undisputed light heavyweight champion earlier this month, emerging victorious in a unification clash against Dmitry Bivol with a contentious split-decision win in Saudi Arabia. An undisputed bout between the two undefeated Russians had been mooted for some time, but it took the money of the Arabian Gulf and specifically Turki Alalshikh to bring the clash to fruition.

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2: Preview

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Heather

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) is defending multiple titles against England’s Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs), on December 21, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Heavyweight boxing bout will be broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. In the initial match-up between Usyk and Fury on May 18, 2024, Usyk defeated Fury and became the undisputed world heavyweight champion by split decision. The rematch will have the following titles up for grabs: WBC, WBA, IBF, and the WBO titles. Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has played a major role in securing a rematch as soon as possible for the two professional boxers.

Oleksandr Usyk is undergoing intense training in preparation for his upcoming rematch with Fury to defend his current titles and remain the heavyweight champion. He owns a gym in Spain where he has sparred against 40 different boxers for 250 rounds. Utilizing a separate opponent per round, Usyk’s training camp consists of 15 rounds of three and a half minutes each.

Tyson Fury is also undergoing training, while posting the training videos on his social media. He is essentially out for revenge in December for four world titles. Fury has a nutritionist who suggests that he consumes 4,500–6,000 calories on training days. His diet is strict with a high protein and healthy food intake. In a different way, Tyson is also working on improving his sparring techniques just as Oleksandr has been doing.

Continue reading to view boxing commentator, ilker Furat’s input on this upcoming rematch.

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Exclusive Feature: Gwen Legge – Boxing Manager, Sports Apparel Designer

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Heather

Introduction

Gwen Legge was born on January 30th and raised in Long Island, New York. Starting from a young age, she had a passion for boxing. Her life journey took her from a career in combat sports apparel, to becoming a successful boxing manager.

Currently, Gwen owns a boxing and an MMA management company. She still partakes in her enjoyment of crafting stellar sports apparel for her brand, Eruption boxing. Yet, she currently only does this for the fighters she manages. This shows her love that she has for the combat sports industry and the great craftsmanship she has in apparel creation. Providing quality products and top-notch customer service has always been important to Gwen.

The reason that Mrs. Legge is so passionate about the boxing industry and other combat sports, goes back to the good old days. This is when she would hangout with her grandfather frequently. From what I understand, her and her grandpa had a special bond, especially when it came to watching sports. Gwen told me that her “grandfather was into every sport on the planet”. They would watch boxing especially fighters such as they’re favorite, which was Muhammad Ali, as well as Sugar Ray Leonard, Hagler, and others. Gwen Legge obviously loves being a boxing manager. I asked her if she foresees herself ever retiring. She said, that she will always be doing what she does now.

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