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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The Four Belt Era: What to make of Fury vs. Ngannou

Eli Cloutier October 31, 2023
This past Saturday, one of the best heavyweights in the world just barely eked out a split-decision victory over a debutant. Tyson Fury — the World Boxing Championship heavyweight champion — had to go the distance against Francis Ngannou, a man boxing professionally for the first time in his life.
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The Four Belt Era: Terence Crawford’s historic summer

Eli Cloutier September 13, 2023
Boxing has continued its strong slate of fights in 2023 throughout the summer, headlined by none other than Terence Crawford. Last October, the first edition of this very column was titled, “Will we ever see Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. fight?” On July 29, the two finally met in the ring.
Creed III

REVIEW: “Creed III” is a hit sports film

Kush Bansal March 14, 2023
“Creed III” follows Adonis Creed — played by the magnetic Michael B. Jordan — seven years into his retirement after defeating Viktor Drago (son of Apollo’s killer, Ivan Drago) in the film prior.
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The Four Belt Era: Boxing’s belt problem

Eli Cloutier February 3, 2023
With so many belts up for grabs, the word "champion" has become diluted in the world of boxing. Columnist Eli Cloutier breaks down boxing's championship tiers and the problem with the sport's money-first approach.
Sports film selections on Netflix

You don’t have to like sports to love sports movies

Emma Simonoff April 23, 2021
You don’t have to enjoy, understand or care about sports to love a movie or TV show about them.
WILSHERE: Communication breakdown

WILSHERE: Communication breakdown

Meredith Wilshere October 5, 2016

I have always been able to talk my way in and out of everything. From debates to soapbox political rants, I have always valued my power of communication. The only problem? A side effect of being a Leo,...

Michael Jordan (Adonis Johnson) and Sylvester Stallone (Rocky Balboa) star in "Creed." PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS. PICTURES

REVIEW: “Creed” goes the distance against risky “Rocky” conventions

Alex Peña November 30, 2015

“Creed” not only refers to the film’s main character Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), but also implies the legacy that the name carries. Adonis, or Donnie, is the son of Apollo Creed, the famously...

For alum Musto, passion something worth fighting for

For alum Musto, passion something worth fighting for

Navraj Narula March 26, 2015

Most people associate the idea of fitness with a traditional gym, including exercise machines and personal trainers. But for Jessica Musto, this sort of conventionality simply was not enough. On Tuesday,...

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