Andreas Hale

The Art Of Beef And How It Enhances Boxing

It is of no coincidence that the two biggest fights that can be made in boxing are stuffed full of animosity. Both Canelo-GGG and a potential — and seemingly inevitable — showdown between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder feature fighters who aren’t...

How Errol Spence Jr. Became Everyone's Favorite Welterweight

By Andreas Hale - The welterweight division may be crowded with talent, but Errol Spence Jr. is the one holding all of the cards to success. After wrecking mandatory challenger Carlos Ocompo on Saturday night with a wicked body shot in the first roun...

Who Really Won In The Canelo-Golovkin Rematch Negotiations?

By Andreas Hale - Finally. After what felt like an eternity of posturing by the parties representing Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin, the two sides finally came to an agreement for a rematch that will take place on September 15th at T Mobile Aren...

Frightening Characteristic That Separates Crawford From Everyone

By Andreas Hale - Terence Crawford is wired differently than most fighters. It’s the reason that he’s widely recognized as one of the top three pound for pound fighters in the world and is one of the most entertaining fighters to watch. What makes hi...

Why A Deontay Wilder Move To Cruiserweight Makes Little Sense

By Andreas Hale - Although the heavyweight division is in the midst of a resurgence with one of the biggest fights that can be made in boxing seemingly close to coming to fruition, WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder insists that he has plans to...

The Unfortunate Reality of Canelo-GGG Rematch Negotiations

By Andreas Hale - As expected, the posturing between the camps of Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin has begun and threatens to put a proposed September rematch in jeopardy. According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya, he is “moving on”...

Is There Any Doubt That Lomachenko Is #1 Pound For Pound?

By Andreas Hale - We are about a week removed from Vasiliy Lomachenko’s thrilling 10th round knockout of Jorge Linares. Now that the dust has settled and the knee jerk reactions are behind us, is there any doubt that the two-time Olympic gold medalis...

Would Boxing Benefit if More Fighters Fought Like Lomachenko?

By Andreas Hale - Vasiliy Lomachenko could make history if he claims his third world title in just 12 fights when he faces Jorge Linares in New York on Saturday night. Lomachenko’s highly decorated amateur career (396-1), two Olympic gold medals and...

What To Make Of GGG Placing 10% Chance on Canelo Rematch

By Andreas Hale - In a recent interview, a clearly miffed Gennady Golovkin suggested that the highly anticipated rematch with Canelo Alvarez — which was postponed after Alvarez failed drug test — now has a “10 percent” chance of happening. Apparently...

How Keith Thurman's Injury Opens Up The Welterweight Division

By Andreas Hale - Earlier this week, Keith Thurman voluntarily relinquished his WBC welterweight title due to an injury that will push his return to a boxing ring back even further. Thurman hasn’t fought since unifying his WBA title with Danny Garcia...

Will Gervonta Davis Be The Next Mayweather or Broner?

By Andreas Hale - 23-year-old Gervonta “Tank” Davis appears to be primed for stardom and will seek to maintain his undefeated record while extending his 10 fight knockout streak this weekend when he faces Jesus Cuellar for the vacant WBA (Regular) su...

The Pros & Cons of Golovkin Fighting On May 5th

By Andreas Hale - We’re three weeks away from May 5th and Gennady Golovkin still doesn’t have an opponent thanks to Canelo Alvarez’ failed drug test and the inability to find a worthy opponent to fill in on short notice. As the days continue to go by...

Is Erislandy Lara Hurting The 154-Pound Division?

By Andreas Hale - The 154 pound division has become extremely interesting over the past few years with the influx of young and exciting talent that includes Jarrett Hurd, Jermell Charlo, Sadam Ali, Brian Castano, Michel Sort, Maciej Sulecki and other...

How Postponing Rematch Could Actually Work In Canelo's Favor

By Andreas Hale - I know it sounds strange, but if the Canelo-GGG rematch is canceled after Canelo tested positive for a banned substance, it could actually work in his favor. Follow me here for a minute because, obviously, Canelo’s character is goin...

Making Sense Out Of The UFC Signing Anthony Joshua

By Andreas Hale - On a recent conference call, Anthony Joshua confirmed that he’s open to the opportunity of working with the UFC and the mixed martial arts promotion’s president, Dana White. This came after The Telegraph reported that White was int...