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As the chairman of Matchroom Sport, Eddie Hearn has overseen many legendary battles in the boxing ring, but a recent opportunity to grace the cover of a fitness magazine gave him the motivation that he needed to reverse the effects of long days in the office and late nights at ringside. Now, one...

Terence Crawford, aka “Bud,” may be the reigning WBA and WBO welterweight boxing champion, but at home he’s just a regular proud father with competitive kids. M&F sat down with the undefeated pro, who is moving up a weight class to challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA super welterweight title...

Former boxing champion of the world, “Iron” Mike Tyson is apparently keen for his Netflix showdown with Jake Paul to go on, following his recent health scare. M&F catches you up on how Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul scheduled fight was derailed and whether or not the highly hyped bout will still take...

Landing a knockout punch is the ultimate dream for anyone stepping into the boxing ring. There’s something deeply satisfying about the “pop” of a glove connecting with a heavy bag or the exhilarating rush of delivering a bone-crushing blow. But mastering the art of the haymaker, the powerful...

As Oscar De La Hoya puts it, when you’re groomed for greatness, there’s a chance you’re destined for doom as well. Oscar De La Hoya has seen both sides or success, and is now telling every detail of his storied life and career. The boxing icon, now one of the sport’s most prominent promoters...

In the thrilling arena of professional boxing, the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Championship Belt is a highly sought-after symbol of excellence. Thousands of passionate boxers worldwide aspire to obtain this prestigious award, yet only an exceptional few manage to attain this elusive honor. The...

Just weeks away from the chance to unify the women’s junior lightweight titles, Alycia Baumgardner is as locked in as one would be for the opportunity to make history. Baumgardner (12-1, 7 KOs) also stands to earn the highest payday of her career — but standing in front of her will be unbeaten...

Here, Muscle & Fitness is your hook-up for some of the most impactful stories in the world of strength and sports over the past few days. Study says lifting weights for just 3 seconds can help build muscle Vladimir Gappov A new study appears to show that the old excuse of not having time to...

Retired professional boxer and former British welterweight champion Chris Evangelou knows a thing or two about throwing powerful and accurate combinations thanks to his heavy bag drills and boxing technique. The London-born athlete of Greek-Cypriot origin represented Cyprus at the 2008 Olympic...

Tired of bobbing and weaving from life’s recent haymakers? Deliver the perfect counterpunch to recent workout dilemmas by creating your own home boxing gym. COVID-19 hasn’t changed the way we throw a jab, it’s only relocated where that punch lands. For many Americans, the sweet spot for...

Tgsphoto/Shutterstock / Shutterstock In his biggest film role since becoming an actor, Christopher Evangelou’s name could easily have gotten lost in a who’s who cast of A-listers in The Gentlemen. Director Guy Ritchie’s all-star ensemble—starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Colin...

Courtesy of Hemp Hydrate Operating an elite boxing facility all while directing, producing, writing, and acting sounds impossible—but don’t tell Peter Berg that. With credits like Friday Night Lights and the Mark Wahlberg sufferfest Lone Survivor under his belt, the renowned Hollywood...

Two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore-native Gervonta “Tank” Davis defends his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challen...