While expressing mutual respect, Tony Thompson and Malik Scott promise all-out brawl in heavyweight showdown
Tony Thompson calls Malik Scott the world’s “most talented heavyweight.” Scott returns the respect volley by claiming Thompson is the division’s “most avoided” fighter.
On Halloween Eve, Lydell ‘Hackman’ Rhodes plans to carve up Sergey Lipinets in battle of unbeatens
If you spot Lydell Rhodes out and about—say, at a restaurant or grocery store or pumping gas—you’ll see an ordinary dude. Throw him in the squared circle, though, and that’s when his alter ego manifests.
Coming off a career-saving win, heavyweight Malik Scott aims to keep his momentum going against Tony Thompson
In September 2012, Malik Scott was 35-0 and gaining steam in the heavyweight division. Four fights and 18 months later, he was 36-2-1 and facing a career crossroads.
Lydell Rhodes’ two-part plan: beat Sergey Lipinets, then graduate from opening act to headliner
Lydell Rhodes was going about his business in a Las Vegas gym recently, training for his upcoming fight against Sergey Lipinets. Then in walked the gym’s owner—some dude named Floyd Mayweather Jr.—and after the two exchanged fist bumps, Rhodes took his training session to another level.
Shoulder surgery forces Artur Beterbiev to pull out of scheduled title eliminator bout
Artur Beterbiev knows a little something about putting a sudden stop to things, having dispensed of all nine of his professional opponents by knockout. Unfortunately, the undefeated Canadian-based Russian slugger now knows what it feels like to be unable to finish what you start.
Motivated by family, 44-year-old heavyweight Tony Thompson ignores Father Time and gamely fights on
Tony Thompson doesn’t mince words concerning the abuse his aging 6-foot-5 body has taken after 45 bouts and nearly 16 years in the heavyweight division.
Fight like a champion: Connections with two all-time greats helping shape Lydell Rhodes’ career
Despite being undefeated through 24 fights, Lydell Rhodes doesn’t yet know what it feels like to be called a champion. But he certainly knows what it feels like to work in close proximity to one.
As he prepares for unbeaten Fredrick Lawson, 147-pound contender Kevin Bizier knows the future is now
Kevin Bizier’s next fight may not only be his most difficult, but if his trainer is to be believed, it probably will define the rest of his career.
