Left-Hook Lounge Mailbag: Adonis Stevenson v Badou Jack, Terence Crawford v Jeff Horn, and Some Perspective on European Fighters!

05/21/2018 Vivek Wallace

Chris M. (Orlando, FL): As a long time fan of Adonis Stevenson, I was surprised at the effort of Badou … continue

Left-Hook Lounge Mailbag: Lomachenko, P4P List, & Bradley v Broner!

05/14/2018 Vivek Wallace

Martin H. (San Diego, CA): Vasyl Lomachenko is the most decorated Amateur and Olympian Boxer ever; and after 12 fights, … continue

Lomachenko v Rigondeaux: Keys to Victory, Four to Explore, and Official Prediction!

12/09/201712/09/2017 Vivek Wallace

In all of the deeply documented decades of boxing history, never has the world seen what fans will witness tonight when two of the most decorated fighters ever face off. Coming in as the odds-on favorite is two-time Olympic gold medalist, Vasyl Lomachenko (9-1, 7KO’s). Standing across from him will be another two-time Olympic gold medalist in the Cuban born Guillermo Rigondeaux (17-0, 11KO’s. As we prepare for this epic showdown, we take a quick look at Keys to Victories, four decisive elements to explore, and an Official Prediction!

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Golovkin v Canelo: Keys to Victory, Four to Explore, Official Prediction

09/16/2017 Vivek Wallace

The Middleweight division is responsible for some of the most memorable moments in boxing history. With so many memorable nights stashed on the historical ledger fans around the world have every reason to believe that tonight will be yet another installment, eager to write itself in the history books. This chapter won’t include the ageless wonder, Bernard Hopkins or his predecessor, Marvin Hagler. It will be this generations parallel, (Gennady G. Golovkin) along with a man eager to prove his own worth Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez) on the historical landscape. As we get ready for this showdown, we take a look at Keys to Victory, Four to Explore, and an Official Prediction.

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Left-Hook Lounge Mailbag: Chocolatito’s P4P Legacy, Who Has More to Lose Between Canelo/Golovkin, & Adrien Broner’s Legal Troubles!

09/15/201709/14/2017 Vivek Wallace

Sergio H. (Boca Raton, FL): Whose legacy takes a bigger hit in defeat between Canelo and Golovkin?

Vito W. (ESB): In the case of Canelo, the one wildcard for him is the fact that he’s the one going up in weight and taking the risk. He’s facing a feared puncher who enters the ring as the favorite based on that crushing power. It’s the punchers natural weight class. Everything about this bout points to a Golovkin victory. A loss for Canelo, coming on the heels of victories over men like Mosley, Chavez Jr., Cotto, Lara, and others would simply mean he loss to the better man in the ring that night. At his age, he’s still young enough to get himself back on the right track and land in a few more mega-fights and end his career as an eventual Hall of Famer.

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Why Floyd Mayweather Jr. Could Be ‘TBE’

09/01/201708/31/2017 Vivek Wallace

‘The Best Ever’. Three small words, yet they carry a ton of weight in today’s boxing landscape. When we survey the talent from past generations, each era has a list of candidates. And each candidate has a growing list of fans eager to plant their flag in the sand and declare their guy as the man! As great as they all were, each came with his own set of strengths and weaknesses. Some had speed, but no chin. Others had a chin and no power. Some were blessed with both power and speed, yet limited skill and stamina prevented them from reaching this peak. All of these talents were profound enough to put cheeks-in-seats, but at the highest level, star power alone isn’t quite enough to claim the mantle.

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Left-Hook Lounge Mailbag: Ward/Kovalev Low Blows, Ward P4P King, Broner/Garcia, & Rigondeaux

06/21/2017 Vivek Wallace

Arturo S. (Orlando, FL): I felt the “low blow” situation in the Ward vs Kovalev fight was pathetic. While I would agree that all of the shots didn’t go low, I think more than 90% of them were. Can you share your thoughts on the punches and Tony Weeks’ officiating in that fight.

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Ward v Kovalev Rematch – Keys to Victory, Four to Explore, Official Prediction

06/17/201706/17/2017 Vivek Wallace

Last November, fight fans around the globe watched two of the best in the game go hard and heavy for 12 rounds in a Light Heavyweight classic. Despite the great action from the first bell, it was the decision in the end that left many fans wanting to see more. The bad blood that exist between these two warriors is well documented. This time around, there’s a new set of subplots which add more fuel to the fire. As we prepare to see this second installment of ‘fire vs ice’, we analyze Keys to Victory, Four to Explore, and an Official Prediction.

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Left-Hook Lounge Mailbag: Featuring Canelo, Golovkin, & Deontay Wilder!

05/08/2017 Vivek Wallace

Roberto Y. (Chicago, IL): I didn’t expect Canelo to finally take the fight with Golovkin, and I’m actually very shocked that he did. Now that a date is set, can you share your thoughts on this fight and who has the best chance to win?

Vito W. (ESB): I think this fight is incredibly great for Boxing. In an era of the sport where mega fights don’t always live up to the hype, I think this is one of those bouts that you can firmly etch in stone as a candidate for “Fight of the Year” and never think twice. These two gladiators leave it all in the ring, and they never disappoint. Whether you like them or not, you have to respect the both in such a manner. Taking a glance at both men, I think there are strengths and weaknesses to be derailed and explored. Beyond that, you have the typical stuff to contend with between the two of them as well, such as size dynamics. One thing I noticed when Golovkin got in the ring after the Chavez Jr bout was how much bigger Golovkin is than Canelo.

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Canelo vs Chavez: Keys to Victory, Four to Explore, Official Prediction!

05/06/201705/06/2017 Vivek Wallace

For years, two of Mexico’s favorite son’s have been on a virtual collision course. Saturday night, those two stars will collide when Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (48-1-1, 34KO’s) takes on the son of a legend eager to place his own print on the sport, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr (50-2-1, 32KO’s). The entire country of Mexico appears torn between the two talents. Half leaning towards the famed Chavez family; the other half leaning towards the budding star. As these two warriors prepare for battle, we take a moment to analyze Keys to Victory, Four to Explore, and an Official Prediction.

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