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In the last decade, the landscape of combat sports has fractured into specialized niches. No longer is a fan forced to choose between the sweet science of traditional boxing or the multi-disciplinary complexity of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Leading this charge into a new era of “hyper-striking” are two...
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In the ever-shifting world of professional boxing—long defined by rival promoters, fractured championships, and elusive superfights—few figures have emerged as quickly and decisively as Turki Alalshikh. Though not a traditional promoter, matchmaker, or broadcaster, Alalshikh has, in a remarkably short span of time, become arguably the most influential individual...
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In the rapidly shifting landscape of combat sports, few names carry as much chaotic energy and raw charisma as Mike “Platinum” Perry. Known for his legendary run in the UFC and his transition into becoming the undisputed face of bare-knuckle boxing, Perry has now taken the ultimate step in...
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For decades, the business of boxing was built on a simple, lucrative formula: premium fights belonged on pay-per-view. From the golden era of HBO to the blockbuster nights headlined by stars like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, fans were conditioned to pay $50, $70, or even $100 for a...
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In the early 2010s, Golden Boy Promotions stood as one of the most powerful entities in boxing. Founded by Oscar De La Hoya, the company had built a formidable roster of elite fighters and positioned itself as a major rival to Top Rank. With strong television relationships and a...
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For decades, Don King was not just a boxing promoter—he was the promoter. With his electrifying personality, towering hair, and unmatched flair for spectacle, King helped define boxing’s most lucrative and iconic era. He stood at the center of the sport during its peak in the 1970s, 80s, and...
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For nearly a decade, the combat sports world speculated when Dana White would finally make his move into professional boxing. In March 2026, that move is no longer a rumor—it is a full-scale institutional takeover. Zuffa Boxing, the newest division of the TKO Group Holdings empire (parent company of the UFC and WWE), has officially...
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Before the bright lights, pay-per-view millions, and gloved warfare, boxing was a gritty, raw contest of will. Men stripped to the waist, knuckles bare, and brawled for honor, coin, and survival. No time limits. No ropes. No mercy. This was bare-knuckle boxing—primal, brutal, and beautiful in its own savage...
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The sport of boxing has witnessed many remarkable moments, but few compare to the epic encounter between Jack Burke and Andy Bowen on April 6, 1893, in New Orleans, Louisiana. What made this fight stand out was not only the display of endurance by both men but the sheer...