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- Heavyweight RevivalWhile injuries and quickly-ending fights have plagued the UFC, recent developments are indicating a bright future for the UFC's heavyweight title.
- Robert Helenius Gets an Early Christmas Gift With a Split Decision Win Over Dereck ChisoraRecap of the heavyweight fight in Finland.
- Greatest Heavyweight Boxing ChampionWho was the greatest heavyweight boxing champion? By asking the question in different ways, we get different answers. Overall, I think...but there's something to be said for...and then by other criteria, it might be...
- Liver Cancer Claims Heavyweight Boxing Champion Smokin’ Joe FrazierThis essay is a commentary on boxing champion Joe Frazier and his recent death,
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix: What Does the Future Hold for Josh Barnett?Josh Barnett returns to action to face Sergei Kharitonov. With a win, he sets himself up to possibly become the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion, and maybe even a chance to face whomever happens to be the UFC Heavyweight Champion at the time.- Dan Henderson Facing a Win-win ScenarioDan Henderson finds himself in a win-win situation when he faces Fedor Emelienenko in the July 30th Strikeforce main event.
- Klitschko-Haye Fight Too Lackluster to Help Heavyweight DivisionWladimir Klitschko and David Haye held the most anticipated heavyweight bout in years. But most everyone felt let down when Klitschko went unchallenged yet again, in an easy unanimous decision that gave him his third heavyweight belt.
- Haye-Klitschko Fight to Revive Heavyweight Division for Boxing?Boxing is never the same when the heavyweight division isn't making big headlines. Therefore, Saturday's unification bout between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye will need to live up to the hype, for the good of heavyweights and boxing.
- UFC 131 Pick: Carwin Vs. Dos Santos in VancouverUFC 131...who wins and why?
- David Haye Vs Wladirmir Klitschko PreviewA preview of heavyweight super fight between Haye and Klitschko
Boxing Tragedies: The 1933 Death of Ernie Schaaf24 year old heavyweight contender Ernie Schaaf entered the ring on February 10, 1933 a 7 to 5 favorite over fellow contender Primo Carnera. He was knocked out in the 13th round and died four days later. Just what led to his death remains controversial.
UFC 127 Pits the Top Two Light Heavyweights in a Battle for SupremacyShogun defends his belt against Jon Jones in what should be one of the most exciting fights in a while.- Gus Lesnevich: 1940s Light Heavyweight Boxing ChampionGus Lesnevich was a tough light heavyweight who captured the 175 lbs championship on the eve of the Second World War. After serving his country during the war, he picked up his career and continued to reign as champ for some years.
- British Boxing Champion "Fearless" Freddie MillsA profile of British boxer Freddie Mills, who reigned as World Light Heavyweight Champion in the late 1940s. After his retirement, Mills suffered one of the strangest deaths in the history of professional sports.
- Jeff Hardy Regains World Heavyweight Title at Against All Odds (2011)Mr. Anderson and Jeff Hardy finally met once again. Hardy wanted the TNA world heavyweight title back.
- Denis Boytsov Bio and Scouting ReportStrengths, weakness, and bio of Denis Boytsov
- Light Heavyweight Outlook: 1 Boxer Beating Father Time, Clocking Younger FoesThe light heavyweight division is replacing its aging stars with young talent, but there's still one old-timer stubbornly holding on to the torch.
- Could Shane Carwin Soon Be the Number One Contender for the UFC Heavyweight TitleThe last fight Shane Carwin was in was against Brock Lesnar at UFC 116, and that fight was the only fight that Carwin has lost. Carwin has been in five fights during his time in the UFC.
- Should Jon Bones Jones Move Up to the UFC Heavyweight DivisionJon Jones has been in a few fights in the UFC, actually Jon Jones has been in six fights since he has been in the UFC, and he lost one of those fights. Matt Hamill ended up defeating Jon Jones back in 2009.
- Five Reasons You Should Be Excited About the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand PrixAn assessment of the planned Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix and why its good for mixed martial arts and the fans.
- Heayweight Outlook: Only 1 Boxer Can End the Klitschkos' ReignWladamir and Vitali Klitschko rule the heavyweight division. But there's one potential foe with the talent to challenge for the throne.
- The Lure of the HeavyweightsDespite the division's lack of stars in recent years, we are all still suckers for the Heavyweight championship. Perhaps hope is on the horizon in the form of Haye-Klitschko.
- Undefeated Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm Seeks to Resurrect the Heavyweight DivisionIt's no secret that heavyweight boxing has experienced a decline in recent years. However, the enthusiastic and hard-hitting volume puncher Maurice "Freight Train" Byarm is determined to do his part to bring back the division's popularity.
Exclusive Interview with Heavyweight Contender Fres OquendoFres Oquendo has been in the ring with some of the greatest heavyweights in recent history. His professional record of 32-6, 21 knockouts is a testament to his formidability. I spoke with Fres about his career and Manny Pacquiao's revival of the sport.
Interview with Fres Oquendo's Manager and Trainer, Tom Tsatas of the 5th Street GymTom Tsatas is the manager of formidable heavyweight, Fres Oquendo (32-6, 21 KOs). Tsatas talked about Oquendo's upcoming fight with Oliver McCall (54 -10, 37 KOs). The vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title is up for grabs.- Jon Bone Jones Should Be in Line for a Heavyweight Title ShotJon Bone Jones is an excellent MMA fighter. Jones should be in line for a title shot.
- Heavyweight Boxing is Dead!Exploring the Landscape of heavyweight boxing.
- Lesnar's Loss Changes Heavyweight LandscapeBrock Lesnar's loss to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 changed a lot of things in regards to the mixed martial arts heavyweight picture. With things in this state of flux, the future looks both intriguing and entertaining.
- Lesnar's Loss Changes Heavyweight LandscapeBrock Lesnar is both a fighter and a superstar. Will his loss to Cain Velasquez affect more than his heavyweight career in the UFC?
- Light Heavyweight Willie PastranoA profile of boxer Willie Pastrano, a light heavyweight who slugged it out with heavyweights, helped season Muhammad Ali, and won the world championship in the early 1960s.
- Vonda Ward, Women's Heavyweight Champ, RetiresVonda Ward, women's heavyweight boxing champion, has announced her retirement at the age of 37, primarily because there are no contenders left for her to fight.
Enough Already, Chris ArreolaChris Arreola, Mexican American heavyweight boxer, has taken his shtick of not training for fights and showing up overweight too far. Enough is enough, and it's time to shape up or ship out.
James Toney: Fall and Redemption in BoxingAfter losing to Roy Jones, James Toney became an unstable object of derision. From that low point, Toney came back to earn a place as a true Hall of Fame boxer.
Deontay Wilder: The Future of American Heavyweight BoxingThere have been many American heavyweight prospects such as Chris Arreola, Kevin Johnson and Eddie Chambers. They all failed in their request to become heavyweight champion. Deontay Wilder wants to prove he is the future of American heavyweight Boxing.- Adamek V Arreola an a Grade Match?The result and write up of the Arreola v Adamek fight
- Cleveland Williams: The Baddest Cat to Never Win the Heavyweight TitleA profile of 1950s and 1960s heavyweight contender Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams, best known for his 1966 bout with Muhammad Ali.
- Chris ArreolaA profile on heavyweight boxer Chris Arreola
- Is Boxing's Cruiserweight Division a Con?A look at why the Cruiserweight division was really introduced to professional boxing
- Super Heavyweight Division? Why?A look at why there is no Super Heavyweight division in professional boxing
- Haye's Mission: Mix Up the Heavyweight DivisionDavid Haye the WBA Heavyweight Champion will be making his first defense of his title against rugged veteran John Ruiz at the MEN Arena in Manchester. This bout would be a big test whether he can compete with the Klitschko Brothers
