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Clash of the Titans: Evander Holyfield vs Oleksandr Usyk Fantasy Fight
By Jeff Carroll Round 1:The bell rings in Riyadh, and both men step into the spotlight, steam rising from the mat, with each carrying the weight of their legendary reputations on their shoulders. Usyk dances on the balls of his feet, a master conductor orchestrating the early tempo with feints and precise jabs. Holyfield stalks…
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The One-Two Year-End Boxing Awards 2024
Ah, another year has passed in the world of the sweet science, and boxing is peaking in a way we haven’t seen since Floyd Mayweather Jr was the heel everyone tuned in to hate. With the extremely heavy handed influence of Saudi Arabia, and his excellency Turki, champions rose, heroes fell, and legends were cemented….
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The One-Two 2022 Year End Awards
By Jeff Carroll 2022 was a mixed bag for boxing fans everywhere. The year started strong and was filled with promise featuring Fight of the Year contenders like Wood v Conlan, Taylor v Serrano, and Charlo v Castano 2, all in the first half. We also had pound for pound stars in compelling fights, like…
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Rumble at Rebel Recap: Fantauzzi vs Loniewski
Lee Baxter Promotions presented Fantauzzi vs Loniewski, an WBC NABF light heavyweight title fight that headlined an all star card featuring the debut of James “Bad News” Hughes, the return of heavy handed Josh Lupia, rising female star Amanda Galle, and local legend Steve Rolls.
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The One-Two Boxing 2021 Awards
This year was one of the most exciting years in recent memory when it comes to the sweet science. There were major upsets, epic clashes, stunning knockouts, and pretty much endless drama from start to finish. Without further ado, and in no semblance of order, here is the best, the worst, and the weirdest of…
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Rozicki Looking to Make History
Cape Breton’s “Rocky” Looking for the Upset By Jeff Carroll The Maritimes of Canada have a rich boxing history. From George Dixon, the first ever Black athlete to win a world championship in any sport, to Sam Langford, often called “The Greatest Fighter Nobody Knows”, the cold, hard, eastern coast has produced a long line…
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Fury – Wilder III: Full Card Preview
Depending on what side of the border you are on, and whether you ever really wanted it in the first place, there is a special reason to give thanks this upcoming weekend: Fury – Wilder III, or “The Fight No One Really Asked For, We Didn’t Really Need, But Now There Seems to Be Quite…
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Four Undercard Fighters to Watch in March
By Jeff Carroll March 13 — Estrada v Gonzalez 2 Card Austin “Ammo” Williams will now be facing Denis Douglin, after Aaron Coley dropped out. Douglin is a huge step up in competition for the rising prospect, whose defense has looked questionable at times. Douglin has faced Jermell Charlo, George Groves, David Benavidez and Anthony Dirrell in…
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10 Rounds with Serhii Bohachuk
By Jeff Carroll Serhii “El Flacco” Bohachuk is looking to make an impact when he headlines Ring City on Thursday March 4 on NBC. The 25 year old Ukranian has explosive power and is looking to firmly establish himself as a 154lb contender. His record stands at 18–0 with 18 knockouts and he presents a…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Tevin Farmer-JoJo Diaz Beef
By Jeff Carroll Nov. 13 2019: The feud goes back to their first fight. JoJo Diaz was going to be the toughest test of Tevin’s career. The fight was to take place Jan 30 in Miami. Jan 30 2020: Farmer loses his belt in a tough 12 round battle which saw Diaz suffer a GRUESOME…
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The One-Two’s Women P4P Rankings
Cecilia Braekhus – 36-0 – 9 KOS – 38 years old The “First Lady” of boxing really doesn’t get enough respect. With her most recent victory against Victoria Bustos in Monaco, she has successfully defended her titles twenty five times! For those history aficionados, that’s the same amount of times Joe Louis defended his heavyweight…
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The One-Two 2020 Year End Awards
Fighter of the Year: Canelo Alvarez This year was an incredible year in boxing. 2019 saw a plethora of world class fighters with signature fights, but on Jan 1, few would have ever predicted Canelo Alvarez would move up to light heavyweight to take a belt from the once elite Sergey Kovalev. Canelo started his…
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Reddit is Racist Against Black Boxers: A Case Study
Racism is prevalent in all sports but I feel like there are two different types of racism. Racist attitudes by white people to all people of colour. And Anti-Black racism, which can be exhibited by anyone, including people of colour. So let’s just get this out there. Black people experience more racism than anyone. And…
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“Undisputed Truth” – Reading Mike Tyson at 3 A.M
I had a bad night last night. After a successful work event, where I should have been feeling really lifted, I tossed and turned. My heart raced, my mind raced, and after struggling for a while I decided that sleep was fruitless. The worries and stresses I was attempting to shake were just not going…
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Tips for Going to the Gym with Anxiety
The gym is a stressful place. And for someone with social anxiety of any kind, the gym is where all your nightmares come true. Cold sweats. Instant regret. And you know what, prior to my recent gym experience, my number one tip would have been: Never go to the gym. It is stupid and terrifying…
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Anthony Joshua Saves the Universe
The anomaly that has haunted the heavyweight division for the last six months has been corrected. The universe is as it should be. Anthony Joshua, in an absolute masterclass, has reclaimed his belts and all is well. Things were bad. Things were really bad. Prior to June 1, the heavyweight division was in the midst…
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Jeff Carroll, a Toronto native, discovered his passion for boxing after being captivated by the Rocky movies. His journey into the sport deepened as he followed Lennox Lewis through early internet posts and honed his own skills on a heavy bag gifted by his parents at age 12.
Inspired by legendary writers like Norman Mailer, Bert Sugar, and Thomas Hauser, Jeff channels their spirit to celebrate boxing’s past and present. His favorite fighters range from the iconic Four Kings—Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, and Thomas Hearns—to global legends like Muhammad Ali, Oleksandr Usyk, Canelo Álvarez, Terence Crawford, and Naoya Inoue. He also has a soft spot for the sport’s gritty warriors—Arturo Gatti, Micky Ward, Diego Corrales, and José Luis Castillo—as well as Canadian boxing heroes like Nick Fantauzzi, Moe Zawadi, Amanda Galle, and Ryan Rozicki.
An undefeated amateur boxer himself, Jeff now lives in Toronto with his wife and two children, where he continues to write and celebrate the sweet science that shaped his life.
Jeff Carroll
Writer & Journalist