Jaideep R. Unnithan

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Late in January, while speculation swirled around a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez, Jake Paul dropped a cryptic teaser. Posting an image of a poster that placed him opposite his older brother, Logan Paul, he wrote, “The moment you’ve waited a decade for… March 27th on @StreamOnMax.” The post set social media buzzing. For a moment, fans thought the Paul brothers were finally gearing up for a high-profile clash. But that wasn’t the case. Logan continues to thrive in the WWE universe.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Jaideep R. Unnithan

It’s hard to miss. For diehard boxing fans, the tension is already in the air. Just last month, in a candid and unfiltered chat with Ariel Helwani, Claressa Shields reignited her simmering rivalry with Amanda Serrano, making her stance clear: “She’s ‘The Real Deal,’ and I’m the ‘GWOAT.’” Fast forward to this week, and now Alycia Baumgardner has found herself fielding the same sticky question. And instead of dodging it, she went straight for it. Her response is bound to spark a reaction.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Jaideep R. Unnithan

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has added lightweight champion Stephanie Han to its growing roster. With stars like Alycia Baumgardner and legend Holly Holm already on board, Jake Paul‘s promotional company continues to strengthen its position as a driving force in women’s boxing. Moving forward in leaps and bounds, MVP remains committed to its goal of elevating the sport to new heights.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Jaideep R. Unnithan

Champions fight. That’s what they do, and that’s what fans expect. But in the end, it’s not just about the fight; it’s about the spectacle. Like market commodities, fighters need a compelling USP to make a matchup resonate. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao had that magnetic pull. Smashing records across the board, their aura transformed their bout into the ‘Fight of the Century.‘ Now, a decade later, boxing fans are witnessing another mega-fight materialize: Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Jaideep R. Unnithan

Yesterday night, Richardson Hitchins registered a statement win over George Kambosos Jr. Ignore him, but at your own peril. After years of struggle, the Brooklyn-born son of Haitian immigrants finally made a breakthrough last year when he defeated Liam Paro for the IBF title. His first title defense against Kambosos Jr. now cements his place in one of boxing’s most stacked divisions. Now buzz over his next outing is going full throttle. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, received a smart suggestion.