Apratim Banerjee

1 week ago | si.com | Apratim Banerjee

During his professional career, Floyd Mayweather defeated every man put in front of him. He amassed a perfect 50-0-0 record in the sport, conquering names like Shane Mosley, Manny Pacquiao, Arturo Gatti, Oscar De La Hoya, and more. He is arguably the best defensive boxer of all time as apart from Mosley, nobody ever significantly hurt him. It's hard to back any boxer in history to solve the puzzle. However, Roy Jones Jr thinks Mayweather wouldn't have beaten one legendary boxer.

1 week ago | si.com | Apratim Banerjee

Terence Crawford is set to move up two weight classes to take on Canelo Alvarez on September 13. The bout will be contested for the undisputed super middleweight title and The Ring has introduced a special $188,000 belt for the fight. Crawford is considered the smaller fighter, who'd rely on his speed and athleticism against a power puncher like Canelo. 'Bud', though, knows how to get a knockout. 31 of his 41 professional wins have come by stoppage.

1 week ago | si.com | Apratim Banerjee

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford has the promise to be one of the biggest fights of this century. It's a showdown between two top pound-for-pound superstars in boxing. They both have a long list of accolades. Canelo is a four weight world champion and a two-time undisputed super middleweight king. Crawford has also won world titles in four different weight divisions and became the undisputed champion in two.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Apratim Banerjee

At the Ballon d'Or ceremonies, the top scorer awards, the pair always seemed to stand head and shoulders above everybody else. Lionel Messi has now reflected on his relationship with the Portuguese superstar. He claims it's one of respect and admiration despite the rivalry. Speaking to DSports, he said: I have a lot of respect and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and for the career he’s had and continues to have, because he’s still competing at the highest level.Lionel Messi

1 week ago | si.com | Apratim Banerjee

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the greatest soccer players of all time. Over the past two decades, the duo has competed at the highest level, winning countless awards. Between 2009 and 2018, they played in the same league, with Ronaldo at Real Madrid and Messi at Barcelona. They were involved in highly competitive matches against one another. IMAGO / ANPAt the Ballon d'Or ceremonies, the top scorer awards, the pair always seemed to stand head and shoulders above everybody else.