The rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is still scheduled for September 19, but what was supposed to be a professional boxing match is now surrounded by controversy. Conflicting claims about whether the fight will be an exhibition, combined with reports of signed agreements and advance payments, have shifted the conversation from anticipation […]
The Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch is officially scheduled for September 19, 2026. The announcement immediately sparked debate across the boxing world. In a previous Stadium Rant column, I argued that the Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch might actually feel bigger the second time around. Some fans see it as a long-awaited second chapter between […]
Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather will get millions of viewers.Not because it decides anything.Not because it changes a ranking.Certainly not because anyone thinks it tells us who the better boxer is. They’re going to watch because it feels impossible to ignore. Two names everyone recognizes. Two careers that never overlapped. Two completely different versions of […]
Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao came out of retirement back in May, after losing his bid to return to the Senate in the Philippines. Many thought he was crazy to return to boxing at age 46, after nearly four years away from the sport. Most thought he was crazy for entering into a title fight against WBC […]
How the current actions of the UFC have drawn boxing comparisons while deterring the fans appeal for the sport The post pandemic era of the UFC has been an era highlighted by tribulation and questions year in and year out. The pandemic left every major sports organization in some level of unrest, including the UFC. […]
If there’s one figure in boxing who commands considerable respect, it’s Manny Pacquiao. He recently shared his insightful perspective on the upcoming match between Jake Paul and Julio Chavez Jr. Pacquiao’s perspective is intriguing, implying that if his analysis is accurate, Paul may be in over his head. Paul Makes His Mark Jake Paul first […]
Ever wonder what would happen if a fight broke out at a chess tournament? Most likely, the answer to that question is “no.” Somewhere in the world, though, someone must have because chessboxing (sometimes written chess boxing) is now a reality. That’s right, the game of chess and the sport of boxing now have common […]
13 Aggie fighters, zero previous fights, and one night to either punch in a win – or wear a loss. The Aggie Boxing Club’s annual Farmer’s Fight Night returns April 3, putting first-time fighters into the ring in one of Texas A&M University’s many growing traditions. This year’s card features the club’s toughest lineup yet, […]
George Foreman, an icon, a prized fighter, and an indomitable spirit, closed his eyes to the world on March 21, 2025. The legacy he left in boxing and beyond will forever stand as a testament to a man who lived and fought with unwavering honor. From Struggle to Gold A struggle for survival, when nurtured, […]
George Foreman delivered punches with some of the best boxers in the world. He held his own against Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton, and Joe Frazier. Foreman was surly in and out of the ring as a young man. That all changed, though, when he found a higher calling. Foreman, who died on Friday at his […]
