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• The Missing Stars and Stripes: Why Is There No American Heavyweights in BoxRec’s Top 15

For decades, American heavyweight boxing and the world title were virtually inseparable. From Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali to Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield during the sport’s golden eras, the heavyweight division was often dominated by fighters from the United States. Today, that picture has changed dramatically. According to the latest BoxRec heavyweight ratings, there […]...2026
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• Review of Ring Theory

Ring Theory: Meditations on 35 Years in BoxingBy William DettloffWinding Road Stories, 2025No one would argue that the past 35 years has signified a golden age of boxing writing. As the sport becomes increasingly niche in the United States, fewer of the great writers concern themselves with the wild contradictions of boxing. Former senior writer at The Ring and editor-in-chief of Ringside Seat Wil...2026
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• Evander Holyfield Expected No Harm at 58 — Then Came the Wipeout
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• Lennox Lewis gives honest assessment of Vitali Klitschko fight and why he subsequently retired

bowed out on his own terms, shortly after defeating , but he nonetheless found it immensely difficult to hang up the gloves. Prior to retiring, Lewis had firmly cemented himself as an all-time heavyweight great, especially after outpointing Evander Holyfield for the undisputed crown in 1999. ‘The Lion’ would then lose to Hasim Rahman in […] The post Lennox Lewis gives honest assessment of Vi...2026
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• Lewis vs Rahman: The night one big right hand toppled the heavyweight king

On April 22, 2001, at Carnival City in Brakpan, South Africa, Lewis vs Rahman ended with one of the most improbable upsets in modern heavyweight history. Hasim Rahman, a huge underdog from Baltimore, dropped unified champion Lennox Lewis with a right hand in the fifth round and took the WBC, IBF and IBO titles 5,200 feet above sea level. Lewis walked in 38-1-1 and defending for the fourth time sin...2026
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• AJPW on Nippon TV – February 2000

Previously in AJPW… In a publicity stunt, Masaaki Satake, coming off being destroyed by Mark Coleman in the Pride Tokyo Dome show, on 2/3 asked Mitsuharu Misawa to help train him for future matches. That’s sort of a funny cultural difference between the two countries as could you imagine Evander Holyfield after losing to Lennox […]...2026
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• Alan Blyweiss - The Inspirational Sparring Partner

"I was set to be the heavyweight champion of the world," Alan Blyweiss said ruefully. "The first Jewish heavyweight champion."Instead, Blyweiss made a living sparring the likes of Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, and Riddick Bowe. After a small fire had broken out in his house earlier in the day and under the threat of a tornado warning, Blyweiss spoke with The Jewish Boxing Blog about his harrowing...2026
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• The relentless pull of the ring – why boxers struggle to retire on top

Usually, it comes down to money. That is the ‘why’ behind many a boxing comeback and the inability to retire at the zenith of their respective careers, with their personal peaks, however modest, conquered. Pugs and champions in their thirties and forties have always scrambled to resist the slope that waits beyond that crescendo since first they donned gloves. Lennox Lewis spoke to Sky Sports this ...2025
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• Evan Holyfield returns after heart surgery, replaces Shannon Briggs on July 1
Evan Holyfield will return to action on July 1 at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, as Shannon Briggs has moved off the card. The son of two-division legend Evander Holyfield underwent open-heart surgery to save his life and, subsequently, his career in 2023. ‘Yung Holy’ gets his comeback date after informing World Boxing… The post Evan Holyfield returns...2025
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• Recent recruit with a big name debuts during WWE LFG taping (SPOILER)

WWE.com Last week, WWE announced their latest reality show that provides glimpses into their development process as prospects compete for a contract with the company — WWE LFG. This new project, which sounds like a mash-up of Tough Enough with shows like the early WWE Network offering Breaking Ground or the more recent WWE: Next Gen for the Roku Channel, is set to debut on cable network A&...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 9/14: Does anyone have a spare offensive tackle?

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Read! Good morning! I’m filling in for Terrance today, and I can neither confirm nor deny that he’s trying out for a role on the Seattle Seahawks’ roster as an emergency offensive tackle. Charles Cross is hurt, but Abe Lucas is hurt enough to land on IR until at least after the bye week. If last year was all about deep pessimism and dread before a pleas...2023
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• Eagles sign Elijah Holyfield at running back in wake of Miles Sanders injury
Holyfield, the son of former heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield, signed to the Eagles active roster...2020
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• Odell Beckham’s new tattoo features Tyson-Holyfield cover, Lil Wayne & more
It won’t be long before Odell Beckham Jr.’s body is completely covered in ink.OBJ revealed his newest tattoo, which follows the one of Michael Jackson he got on his right calf. This particular one features part of a 1997 edition of Sports Illustrated, featuring Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield on the cover. It also shows Lil Wayne and Bob Marley, and is quite the eclectic cast of characters. The t...2017
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"Evander Holyfield Names His Top 2 Toughest Opponents"

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"Title bids against Evander Holyfield and Tommy Morrison saw him once again come up short, but in 1994 at the age of 45, he flattened Michael Moorer with a vicious straight right to become boxing’s oldest-ever heavyweight champion."

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"Lennox Lewis became the division’s sole champion in 1999, beating former cruiserweight Evander Holyfield on his second attempt after a controversial draw in their first fight."

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"That includes Mike Tyson, who was […] The post Mike Tyson And Evander Holyfield Disagree On Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou Winner appeared first on Boxing Social."

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"Tom Brady compares Buccaneers' season to bizarre Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson fight"

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"Holyfield, the son of former heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield, signed to the Eagles active roster"

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" Ex-Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield, son of Evander Holyfield, reportedly signs with Panthers "

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"Big Boi, Waka Flocka, Evander Holyfield & other celebrities at 2018 MLS Cup"

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"Evander Holyfield gives credit to his late mother during Hall of Fame speech"

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• Evander Holyfield sees only one winner in Mike Tyson vs Mayweather: “He won’t get the better of him”

has offered his thoughts on the potential exhibition match between and , which has not yet been formally announced. Their non-competitive tussle was originally slated for April 25, before Mayweather’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao was confirmed for the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19. As he prepares for his first professional outing since 2017, though, […] The post Evander Holyfield sees on...2026
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• Mike Tyson answers whether Oleksandr Usyk could have competed in his era

has offered his take on whether would have competed with the “warhorses” of his era, including the likes of Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis. The 1990’s was brimming with heavyweight talent, with ‘Iron Mike’ becoming a two-time world champion after suffering a shock defeat to James ‘Buster’ Douglas. As a result of his stoppage victory […] The post Mike Tyson answers whether Oleksandr Usyk ...2026
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• Undefeated Craig Parker patiently closes in on the Cruiserweight championship.

Many fighters through history have run silently under the radar, springing to prominence on that rare occasion that a life changing opportunity presents itself. In his 8 years as a pro, Las Vegas based Cruiserweight Craig Parker has moved silently beneath the divisions waters compiling an impressive 21-0 record with 20 knockouts. Up until his 2025 bout with Dionardo Minor in Tennessee, the 35 year...2026
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• Down goes Tyson: WWE’s Xavier Woods beats ‘Iron’ Mike in NES ‘Punch-Out’

WWE.com Xavier Woods proves to be the king of the boxing ring after a dramatic 8-bit victory over Mike Tyson. WWE star Xavier Woods recently made history. Like “Buster” Douglas, Evander Holyfield, and Jake Paul, Woods is now one of the few men to defeat “Iron” Mike Tyson. Sort of. Last week, Woods went the distance with “The Baddest Man on the Planet” on the iconic 1987 Nintendo video game...2025
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• The five-time heavyweight champion that never was
No heavyweight has ever held the world championship five times. However, one legend tried to claim it in the past. Judging by his recent offering to the fans, Evander Holyfield no longer goes by the five-time world heavyweight champion moniker. Between 2010 and his retirement in 2011, Holyfield was a titleholder in the Booker T… The post The five-time heavyweight champion that never wa...2025
• Cody Rhodes’ promo exposes harsh truth about his WrestleMania match with John Cena

WWE on USA Beneath the hype of Cody Rhodes and John Cena’s WrestleMania clash is a storyline that could undermine Rhodes’ legacy. In recent weeks, Cody Rhodes and John Cena have delivered some of the best promos of their careers. Now, just days away from WrestleMania, the buzz for their Undisputed WWE Title fight at wrestling’s biggest show of the year is at its peak. Yet, despite their st...2025
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• Elegy for the Ephemeral

Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Jeison Rosario’s flash in the pan shouldn’t be used to justify continuing to put him in harm’s way I don’t read enough nonfiction. I don’t read enough in general, these days; fatigue, an attention span shaved down by the smartphone era, and severe anxiety about the finite nature of my life make it profoundly difficult to sit down and focus all my attentio...2025
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• Recent recruit with a big name debuts during WWE LFG taping (SPOILER)
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• Mike Tyson answers whether Oleksandr Usyk could have competed in his era
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• The Undertaker Threatens To Rip Out Elijah Holyfield's Earrings On WWE LFG
Elijah Holyfield and Chris Island competed on Sunday's episode of WWE LFG. After the bout, the two men received feedback from the coaches. The Undertaker praised Holyfield's in-ring performance, but said he was distracted by his chai and earrings. He told Holyfield that he was lucky he was retired because if he were in the ring with him, he would rip out Holyfield's chain and earrings. The Unde...2025
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• Evander Holyfield Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Was Scripted

The return of heavyweight legend captured the attention of millions. The 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion returned to the sport in November when he faced Youtube star at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The contest didn’t live up to the hype and Paul cruised to a wide points victory. The last time ‘Iron’ Mike fought […]...2025
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• Mauricio Sulaiman speaks on the heavyweight landscape.

The heavyweight division will always be the one that moves the world of boxing and sports fans in general.The world heavyweight champion is considered the most fearsome and powerful man on the planet, ever since the beginning of the sport of fists.John L. Sullivan was the la...2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 9/14: Does anyone have a spare offensive tackle?
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• Evander Holyfield Expected No Harm at 58 — Then Came the Wipeout
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• Mike Bites For Dogs! Tyson Turns Infamous Holyfield Ear Bite Into Chew Toy
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• Evander Holyfield Says He Thought His ‘Head Would Explode’ After Facing One Man

Heavyweight legend has revealed the exact moment he believed his head was going to explode after facing one man in particular. ‘The Real Deal’ had a professional career that the majority of fighters could only dream of which culminated in him becoming the undisputed champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight. Holyfield is widely considered to […]...2026
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• Deontay Wilder names the historical icon he wishes he could face

Deontay Wilder is 2-4 in his last six fights, but is being heavily linked with a 2026 fight against Oleksandr Usyk. The Bronze Bomber was one of the most feared heavyweights for a number of years, due to his devastating punch power. When speaking to Vegas Insider, Wilder revealed his one dream opponent from boxing history. Deontay Wilder names his dream opponent When asked to name the one fighter ...2026
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• 40 years on from Lee Roy Murphy and Chisanda Mutti double knockdown

The moment Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed fell to the floor simultaneously in final round of the fictional Rocky II rematch, Balboa rising to beat the count and win the title, fight fans could be forgiven for a wry smile at Stallone’s improbable script writing. But just five years later, on October 19, 1985, Lee Roy Murphy vs Chisanda Mutti saw both fighters hit the canvas in the 12th round of thei...2025
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• 40 years on from Leroy Murphy and Chisanda Mutti double knockdown

The moment Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed fell to the floor simultaneously in final round of the fictional Rocky II rematch, Balboa rising to beat the count and win the title, fight fans could be forgiven for a wry smile at Stallone’s improbable script writing. But just five years later, on October 19, 1985, Leroy Murphy vs Chisanda Mutti saw both fighters hit the canvas in the 12th round of their ...2025
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• Down goes Tyson: WWE’s Xavier Woods beats ‘Iron’ Mike in NES ‘Punch-Out’
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• Cody Rhodes’ promo exposes harsh truth about his WrestleMania match with John Cena
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• Eagles sign Elijah Holyfield at running back in wake of Miles Sanders injury
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• Mike Tyson And Evander Holyfield Disagree On Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou Winner

Francis Ngannou shocked the world when he knocked Tyson Fury down in round three of their crossover fight. The Brit would go on to win a split decision, but it was far from the easy night’s work that most in the sport predicted. In fact, many had Ngannou winning. That includes Mike Tyson, who was […] The post Mike Tyson And Evander Holyfield Disagree On Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou Winne...2023
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• Lennox Lewis Reacts To Fury-Usyk Postponement And Predicts How Long Brit Will Be Out

The last undisputed heavyweight champion has reacted to the news that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will not fight this month to crown a new one. Lennox Lewis became the division’s sole champion in 1999, beating former cruiserweight Evander Holyfield on his second attempt after a controversial draw in their first fight. Fury looked to […] The post Lennox Lewis Reacts To Fury-Usyk Postp...2024
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• Lennox Lewis weighs in on Joshua and Wilder after their ‘Day of Reckoning’ bouts

As the last man to hold the undisputed heavyweight championship, Lennox Lewis was an interested bystander watching “Day of Reckoning” from a television studio in Canada. Lewis, who retired 20 years ago after a hugely successful career that saw him claim Olympic gold in 1988 and beat the likes of Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson and […] The post Lennox Lewis weighs in on Joshua and W...2024
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• George Foreman Names ‘Strongest Heavyweight’ Who Was ‘Scariest Human Being’

George Foreman has shed light on who was the physically strongest heavyweight he ever shared the ring with. ‘Big George’ faced the best big men around in the 60s, 70s then again in his remarkable comeback in the 90s. Despite having the likes of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and and Evander Holyfield on his glittering […] The post George Foreman Names ‘Strongest Heavyweight̵...2023
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• Evander Holyfield Reveals ‘The Difference’ Between Fury And Usyk: “It’s Hard To Outbox Him”

Evander Holyfield has questioned why Tyson Fury is fighting MMA star Francis Ngannou instead of Oleksandr Usyk in a contest that would crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis. Like ‘The Real Deal’ Holyfield in his day, Usyk is a unified cruiserweight champion who has moved up to claim titles at heavyweight. Next […] The post Evander Holyfield Reveals &#...2023
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• Johnny Nelson Has No Doubt Who Would Win Tyson Fury-Evander Holyfield Fight: “Are You Mad?”

Former WBO cruiserweight world champion, Johnny Nelson, has given his prediction for a fantasy fight between Tyson Fury and a prime Evander Holyfield – and can only see one winner. Fury is forever in the news and his announcement of his upcoming crossover fight with ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou has seen him make yet more […] The post Johnny Nelson Has No Doubt Who Would Win Tyson Fu...2023
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• Date Revealed For Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk Historic Undisputed Clash

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have a reported date for their fight to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in over two decades. The last man to do it was Lennox Lewis against – like Usyk – a previously undisputed cruiserweight champion in Evander Holyfield. Fury has held the WBC belt since 2020 after a […] The post Date Revealed For Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk Historic Undisputed Cl...2023
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• Riddick Bowe Wastes No Time Answering If Usyk Beats A ‘Prime’ Evander Holyfield

has had his say on a fantasy fight between and . ‘Big Daddy’ shared the ring with Holyfield on three occasions in one of heavyweight boxing’s greatest ever trilogies. Bowe prevailed against the two-weight undisputed champion in their first and third encounter, avenging the only defeat of his career which he suffered in their rematch. […]...2025
• Johnny Nelson Has No Doubt Who Would Win Tyson Fury-Evander Holyfield Fight: “Are You Mad?”
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• Lewis vs Rahman: The night one big right hand toppled the heavyweight king
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• George Foreman dies at 76

Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Legendary heavyweight George Foreman passed away today, surrounded by loved ones The boxing world lost one of its most iconic figures today, as the family of heavyweight great George Foreman announced on Instagram that “Big George” “peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.” View this post on Instagram ...2025
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• WWE’s move to Netflix faces concerns after streaming issues plague Paul-Tyson fight

Netflix Friday night’s highly anticipated fight marking Mike Tyson’s return to the ring was marred by significant streaming issues on Netflix, casting doubt on the platform’s ability to host WWE’s Raw debut in January. Former heavyweight boxing champion and WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson had nearly eight months to gear up for his fight against Jake Paul. Netflix, however, had almost a year t...2024
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• Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson expectations should be kept low

Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images Social media celebrity Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring on Friday night to face 58-year-old legend Mike Tyson, a curious event that has plenty of people curious as what it might wind up being once the bell rings. For those who have no interest in Paul – which includes the vast majority of those who saw Tyson fight in his long-ago prime – the best...2024
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• Lessons from the First Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield Fight
As a boxing coach, there’s a wealth of knowledge to extract from legendary matchups, and Mike Tyson vs Holyfield in 1996 is one of the most significant bouts in the history of heavyweight boxing. For any aspiring fighter, understanding the dynamics of this fight is crucial for grasping how resilience, strategy, and mental strength often […] The post Lessons from the First Mike Tyson vs...2024
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• Elijah Holyfield, Sirena Linton, Hayley Montoya, More Among WWE Tryouts During SummerSlam Weekend
Male and female athletes participate in WWE tryouts. According to Twitter user Alex (@lexveraux), the following names participated in the WWE tryouts in Cleveland during SummerSlam weekend: Sirena Linton (NCAA All-American Gymnast) Sofia Grace Iaderosa (Pro soccer player) Terralicia Mercadel (Track and Field athlete and Powerlifter) Daryn Harris (Kickboxer) Emilie Henningsen (Acrobat and Tumble...2024
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• Rumor Roundup: Shane McMahon/AEW, Ospreay plans, WrestleMania Vegas, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2024
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• Evander Holyfield’s Career Never the Same After Tyson Ear Bite

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• WWE Star Willing To Cut Hair For Storyline, WWE Legend In Talks For Return, Undertaker Threatens Evander Holyfield’s Son
Karrion Kross debuted in WWE in 2020 with a shaved/buzzed head. When he returned in 2022, he sported slightly more hair, and by 2025, he had grown his hair out significantly. In a recent interview with Fred Richani of TSC, Kross was asked whether growing his hair back had always been part of the plan. […] The post WWE Star Willing To Cut Hair For Storyline, WWE Legend In Talks For Return, Un...2025
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• Evander Holyfield Confidently Picks Winner Of A Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Showdown

Boxing fans appear to have missed out on a fight between and , after ‘The Gypsy King’ announced his retirement earlier this year. The 36-year-old from Morecambe, England missed out on his opportunity to dethrone unified heavyweight champion for the second time in December, which led to speculation that he could draw the curtain on […]...2025
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• 51-year-old Ike Ibeabuchi to make shock professional comeback next month

When the great heavyweights of the 1990’s are mentioned, the likes of Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis understandably stick out. However, amongst those superstars there was a plethora of under-appreciated talent beneath, none more so than Ike Ibeabuchi. Now, at 51-years-old, ‘The President’ is set to make a shocking comeback to professional boxing. […] The post 51-year-old Ike ...2024
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