Fighter Journal

Introducing HWKY Combat Lab

HWKY Combat Lab opened without a launch event or public announcement. The gym began operating when the equipment was installed and coaches were in place. Classes started on schedule. Training follo...

If Life Gets Busy, Exercise

A full workday leaves its mark. Hours spent seated, attention divided across screens, decisions stacking up without clear endpoints. By the time evening arrives, exercise is often framed as optiona...

Keep Up on the Fight Game in 2026

As 2026 approaches, the global fight landscape looks less chaotic than it did a few years ago. Boxing and mixed martial arts are still expanding, but the direction of that expansion is becoming eas...

The End of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, it feels appropriate to look back without exaggeration or summary statements that try to do too much. This year was not defined by one moment. It was built through steady ...

A Reality Check

Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round. At Misfits Boxing in Dubai, Chase DeMoor retained his title over Andrew Tate by decision. The results did not arrive as shocks, and they did not...

Jake Paul Is Certified Crazy

This week in Miami, Jake Paul steps into the ring with Anthony Joshua, a former two time heavyweight champion and one of the most accomplished boxers of his generation. On paper, this fight makes l...

A Look Back In Combat In Christmas

As Christmas 2025 draws near, fight fans often think back to memorable combat sports moments that happened during the holiday season. Boxing, MMA, and other combat disciplines have a long history o...

How To Know A Good Boxing Gym

Finding a good boxing gym can feel overwhelming, especially now that the sport has grown far beyond old-school basements and neighborhood dojos. Some gyms are built for hobbyists, others for fighte...

An Era Where A 0 Always Goes

An Era Where A 0 Always Goes In modern combat sports, the undefeated record has become a currency. It sells fights, shapes narratives, fuels hype, and sometimes unfairly defines greatness. Fans cli...

Why Once Again Jake Paul Proves He’s Legit

The conversation around Jake Paul has always been noisy. At first, most dismissed him as a YouTuber who wandered into boxing for attention. Many assumed he would fade away after a few novelty bouts...