Shumenov wins title, Mohammedi loses title shot
This past weekend was one of opportunity for a couple of Muslim boxers, who in respective title bouts provided the classic contrast of incredible highs and humbling lows in the […]
Top 10 active Muslim boxers
It’s interesting how a catchy nickname and a strong hit of nostalgia can override conventional wisdom. While basketball fans spend this week and the next (and the next) debating the […]
Shumenov takes on first fight since Hopkins
The light-heavyweight title fight between Bernard Hopkins and Beibut Shumenov on April 19 was unique for a couple of reasons: First there was Hopkins, at 49 years old, attempting to […]
IBF orders Hopkins to fight mandatory challenger
I suppose if you’re going to tell the current light-heavyweight champion of the world and future International Boxing Hall of Fame member what to do, you’d be wise to do […]
Hopkins beats Shumenov via split decision
In the end, the debate wasn’t even about whether or not 49-year-old Bernard Hopkins could beat 30-year-old Beibut Shumenov and unify their IBF and WBA light-heavyweight titles. The only argument […]
Video: Dwight Muhammad Qawi vs. Matthew Saad Muhammad II
Like I said before, Saturday night’s light-heavyweight unification match between Bernard Hopkins and Beibut Shumenov is, as far as I know, the most high-profile fight between two Muslim boxers since […]
Hopkins, Shumenov and Ali are ready to steal the show in D.C.
Although I don’t have The Ring magazine’s complete archives or a quick way to get in touch with Larry Merchant to confirm this, I’m fairly certain that Saturday’s light-heavyweight unification […]
Hopkins-Shumenov winner will fight …
We now know what lies ahead for Bernard Hopkins should he get past Beibut Shumenov on April 19, and it’s not the kind of 50th birthday bash “The Alien” was […]
Hopkins still making history at 49
Considering his measured pace and grimy-over-graceful style in the ring, future Hall of Fame boxer Bernard Hopkins has a habit of turning the media hype and publicity stunts leading up […]
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