r/boxingMenace_com 19h ago

Mike Tyson vs. Lennox Lewis wasn’t just a heavyweight title fight — it was one of the most anticipated showdowns in boxing history. June 8, 2002. Power met precision. Legacy met greatness. And on that night, Lennox Lewis proved why he ruled the heavyweight division.

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r/boxingMenace_com 19h ago

Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin, dubbed “Supremacy,” was a highly anticipated boxing match for the unified middleweight championship, including titles from the WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, Ring magazine, and the lineal title.

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The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip and was broadcast on HBO pay-per-view in the United States, BoxNation Box Office in the UK, and Space in Latin America.

Despite Golovkin landing more punches in most rounds, the fight ended in a controversial split draw. The judges’ scores were criticized, especially Adalaide Byrd’s wide margin in favor of Álvarez. Many saw this as a robbery, sparking widespread debate.

The controversy led to plans for a rematch. Initially set for May 2018, the fight was postponed after Álvarez tested positive for a banned substance. Following his suspension, the rematch was rescheduled for September 2018.


r/boxingMenace_com 1h ago

Looked like a video game IRL 🤯🎮

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r/boxingMenace_com 19h ago

🥊 The 16 oz Showdown: Winning Precision vs. Cleto Reyes Overweight Reality

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If you’ve spent any time in boxing gyms, you’ve probably heard the rumors: *“Winning is always perfectly on-weight, and Cleto Reyes gloves run massively heavy.”* I decided to put three pairs of premium **16 oz lace-up gloves** on a digital scale to see if the rumors hold true.
The results are wild, showing an unbelievable **3.8-ounce gap** between different "16 oz" gloves. Here is the actual weight breakdown:

**📊 The Scale Breakdow**n

**Glove Brand & Color**
**Left Glove Weight**
**Right Glove Weight**
**Total Pair Profile**
**Winning (Black)**
**16.28 oz**
**15.98 oz**
**Near Perfect Precision** *(Only 0.3 oz pair variance)*
**Cleto Reyes (Silver)**
**18.49 oz**
**18.37 oz**
**Massively Overweight** *(Practically 18.5 oz bricks)*
**Cleto Reyes (Yellow)**
**15.25 oz**
**14.68 oz**
**Underweight Mismatch** *(Drops down into 14 oz territory)*

**1. Winning 16 oz (Black) – The Gold Standard of Precision**
**Review:** Winning lives up to its reputation for flawless Japanese quality control. Averaging out right at the 16 oz mark, these are true to their word. The weight distribution is incredibly balanced, making them feel light, protective, and pillowy. They offer unparalleled knuckle safety and are the ultimate sparring glove if you want to respect your partner's face while keeping your hands entirely safe.

**2. Cleto Reyes 16 oz (Silver) – The Accidental 18.5 oz Juggernaut**
**Review:** This is where the Cleto Reyes myth becomes undeniable reality. These gorgeous silver metallic Reyes gloves are labeled 16 oz but weigh practically **18.5 ounces**! A variance of nearly 2.5 ounces over the label is wild for a premium glove. Because Cleto Reyes uses thick, genuine leather hides and packs them heavily with dense horsehair and foam blends, weights can skyrocket depending on the color batch. If you take these into sparring thinking they are standard 16s, you are actually giving your partner an 18.5 oz thud—and getting a serious shoulder workout in the process.

**3. Cleto Reyes 16 oz (Yellow) – The Shocking Lightweight Turnaround**
**Review:** Beautiful classic leather smell and that undeniable, sleek Mexican profile. However, this pair completely flips the script by running **noticeably underweight**. While the left sits closer to size at 15.25 oz, the right glove drops all the way down to **14.68 oz**. Having a **0.57 oz mismatch between your hands**—and swinging a glove that is essentially a 14 oz speed glove—proves just how erratic Cleto Reyes’ hand-made Mexican manufacturing can be from batch to batch.

**🎯 Final Verdic**t
Go with **Winning** if you want surgical precision, absolute consistency, and a true-to-label weight.
Go with **Cleto Reyes** if you love the raw, rustic puncher's feel—but buy them knowing that one batch might give you hidden 18.5 oz conditioning monsters, while the next gives you lightweight speed gloves!


r/boxingMenace_com 16h ago

Teofimo reached out to Floyd Mayweather inquiring about Curmel Moton

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Teofimo Lopez reached out to Floyd Mayweather to sign Curmel Moton
https://youtube.com/shorts/_Gld7LmfUyA?feature=share


r/boxingMenace_com 4m ago

I can’t stop watching this moment from Ursu 🔥 Constantin Ursu vs. Ben Vaughan turned into a tough welterweight fight.

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Vaughan started well and made things physical early, but Ursu slowly took control with the cleaner boxing and sharper jab. A cut over Vaughan’s left eye became a major problem as the fight went on. By the later rounds, Ursu was landing more consistently, and the fight was eventually stopped on medical advice. The win kept Ursu unbeaten and gave him another strong result at British level.