Harsh Rana

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Harsh Rana |Irfan Kabeer

It really felt like a final straw as Jaime Munguia’s B-sample returned an adverse finding for exogenous origin of testosterone on Friday. The Mexican, with the help of Canelo Alvarez‘s long-term manager Eddy Reynoso, avenged his loss against Bruno Surace in a one-sided bout. However, earlier this month, a VADA test flagged Munguia for PEDs. His team quickly appealed, blaming contamination and denying any link to Canelo’s camp.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Harsh Rana |Irfan Kabeer

There is not a single offensive strategy that Shakur Stevenson has not solved in his career. Yet when it comes to his brittle hands, the Newark native is clueless. In 2024, Stevenson had to opt out of a scheduled defense against Joe Cordina because of a ruptured tendon in his knuckle. Following that, earlier this year, he injured both his hands against Josh Padley.

3 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Harsh Rana |Irfan Kabeer

April 26, 2025 might be the best night of Chris Eubank Jr.‘s career so far. Not only did he get a definitive victory against Conor Benn and mend his relationship with his father, but his popularity skyrocketed immensely. In the coming months, his calendar is packed. Not only is the Next Gen preparing for a rematch against Conor Benn, but if everything goes according to plan, he might get a title shot against Canelo Alvarez down the road.

3 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Harsh Rana |Irfan Kabeer

Very few boxers reach the pinnacle of greatness through sheer grit and determination. However, Mike McCallum stood proudly amongst those giants. The 68-year-old Jamaican is a true icon of the sport, and his sudden passing has shaken boxing fans to their core. You might not know him that well, but ask your elders, as The Bodysnatcher ruled the 1980s boxing scene with his impeccable skills and talent. The former three-division champion’s demise has left a hole too big to fill.

Sep 8, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Harsh Rana

Claressa Shields joined her first red-carpet event for her biopic premiere at the Toronto film festival and fans were excited for it.