JCS’ Top 25 P4P Boxing List – Issue #1
It has been a personal hobby of mine to keep a pound-for-pound boxing list to compare with those of others, including those of major publications. Like in the computerized system, I try to put...
View ArticleBoxing Stats – Did you Know?
Everyone has varying opinions as to whether or not a boxer (or fighter) can rebound from a knockout loss. We know it happens, but how often? I dug into the BoxRec database, and came up with some...
View ArticleBoxing Stats – Reach Matters
Its been a while since I’ve posted about boxing, but just recently, I did an analysis based on reach measurements. I researched all the way back to the beginnings of boxing, to determine whether or not...
View ArticleTalk about never say die….
A recent question from a BoxRec forum poster put me on the hunt to find out which boxer had the largest amount of consecutive losses before winning a bout. Believe it or not, a boxer named Frankie...
View ArticleBernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe
Back Story Those of you who watched this bout may not have been thrilled by it, unless you understood and appreciated the historical significance. The bout featured two future hall-of-famers who are...
View ArticleDe La Hoya vs. Pacquiao – Not as ridiculous as it seems.
De La Hoya plans to call it a career after a December bout, one where an opponent has not yet been finalized. However, as it stands now, all signs point to a Welterweight showdown with boxing’s best...
View ArticlePacquiao/DLH not meant to be. 30% not enough for Manny.
They agreed on weight (147) and the glove size (8 oz), but could not come together on the money. Oscar offered a 70-30 split, while Pacquiao wouldn’t take less than 40%. The fact of the matter is,...
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Total Pro Bouts: Boxing vs. MMA — Has MMA Peaked Globally?
Boxing totals from BoxRec. The totals are likely a little light due to missing bouts, but the trend is what is of importance. Has MMA peaked? Is boxing REALLY dying? Quantity only means so much,...
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An Organized Scheme to Beat a Rating System?
Let’s face it, no rating system or ranking list is perfect, not even the one used here at Fight Matrix. There are varying perspectives, varying protocols and complex calculations (well, at least here)...
View ArticleMayweather / Pacquiao: The Big Fight
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — UFC puts on better cards overall, but nothing beats a big boxing match and that’s what we’ve got this weekend. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is being universally...
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Highlights: Floyd Mayweather’s boxing clinic vs. Andre Berto
Even though it’s a couple months old… better late than never. Here’s some of the best moments from Mayweather vs. Berto: Real-time speed: http://gfycat.com/NervousInfatuatedAsp Perfect distance control...
View ArticleA Boxing Legend Retires…
Say Goodbye to Wladimir Klitschko. The best boxing Heavyweight in an era where people loved to hate Heavyweights, has retired from the game. Gone are the days where there were numerous all-time greats...
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Can Conor McGregor Really Knock Out Floyd Mayweather?
On August 26, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, retired undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather will be opening the lion’s den to simultaneous two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor for a licensed...
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What’s More and Less Likely to Happen Than McGregor Beating Mayweather?
For many a boxing expert the upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Conor McGregor is a joke. McGregor has never had a professional boxing fight in his life and yet he is challenging arguably...
View ArticleVideo: Conor McGregor interview with Ariel Helwani
The lead-up to the upcoming boxing contest between Floyd Mayweather, Jr and two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has been full of rumors and controversy. From accusations of racism stemming from...
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Joshua Looking to take on Tough Tests En Route to Becoming Undisputed Champion
It’s been a manic few days for Anthony Joshua in the press, and not all of it has been related to his own boxing career. The recent Twitter spat between fellow British pugilist Amir Khan and his now...
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Farewell ‘Dr Steelhammer’
In June 2017 the boxing community was stunned when Anthony Joshua defeated Wladimir Klitschko in an epic 11th-round stoppage at Wembley stadium. For years the imperious Ukrainian had dominated the...
View ArticleVideo: Chael Sonnen on Mayweather vs McGregor
Who is a harder puncher: Floyd Mayweather, Jr or Conor McGregor? Objectively, there’s no good way to tell unless we measure their punching power output in a scientific setting – or have first-hand...
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How Can Conor McGregor Defeat Floyd Mayweather?
As one would naturally assume, Floyd Mayweather – the former boxing world champion with a 49-0 record – is favored to defeat the two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor. Mayweather has years of boxing...
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What Tactics Floyd Mayweather Can Expect from Conor McGregor
On Saturday, August 26, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host one of the most hyped-up events of all time. Floyd Mayweather, who retired from boxing but boasts a 49-0 record, will be taking on...
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