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Riva Malavia is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. With Honors in English Literature, Riva brings a diverse perspective to her stories with her coverage of boxing's most popular figures like Canelo Alvarez, Gervonta Davis, Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and Terence Crawford. She has worked with some of the most prestigious news organizations in the world before finding her calling in sports journalism at EssentiallySports. Her articles blend technical analysis with literary storytelling to highlight the boxing’s depth, drama, and history. A former professional badminton player, she now plays recreationally, while her love for classic novels by Dickens, Dostoyevsky, and Austen fuels her off-the-clock passions.

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What Happened to Caleb Plant’s Daughter Alia? Medical Condition Behind Her Tragic Passing Explained

Caleb Plant lost his daughter Alia Plant years before he had his second child, Charly, with now-wife Jordan Plant.

Caleb Plant vs. Armando Resendiz Stats Comparison and Prediction: Record, Height, Reach, Weight, and Knockout Ratio

Caleb Plant and Jose Armando Resendiz will clash on May 31 at around 11:00 pm EST / 8:00 pm PST at Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas.

Jermall Charlo Net Worth 2025: Career Earnings, Highest Purse, Endorsements and More

Jermall Charlo lives large—but how rich is he? Discover the surprising truth behind the boxer’s 2025 net worth and what’s next in his career.

Caleb Plant Net Worth 2025: Career Earnings, Biggest Fight Purse and Endorsements

Caleb Plant is set to face Jose Armando Resendiz tomorrow in Las Vegas. How much is he earning for the fight?

What Is Thomas LaManna’s Net Worth in 2025? Endorsements, Career Earnings & More

Explore Thomas LaManna’s estimated fight purses, including his 2021 bout with Erislandy Lara and upcoming 2025 fight against Jermall Charlo.

Jake Paul’s Plans to Undercut UFC 317 Fall Flat Despite Lower PPV Price

Jake Paul is set to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28th at the Honda Center in Anaheim. But are fans going to watch?

Terence Crawford Drops One Line Verdict for Oleksandr Usyk Amid Daniel Dubois’ Low Blow Drama

Oleksandr Usyk faces Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated rematch on July 19 at Wembley. Who will win? Terence Crawford has a prediction.

Paris Olympian Forced To Retire for “Corporate World” After One Pro Boxing Fight

Delicious Orie, a twenty-seven-year-old former amateur boxer has decided to quit boxing and pursue a corporate career.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. Shrugged Off by Boxing Legend After Bold Claim About Son

Did you know that Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Sugar Ray Leonard have shared a feud forty-seven years long, continued by Pretty Boy?

Benavidez Sr. Sums Up Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios Outcome in One Line

Manny Pacquiao is going to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19, coming off a four year hiatus.

Jaron Ennis Faces ‘$20M’ Hit as Teofimo Lopez Confirms Disappointing Update Over Potential Fight

Jaron Ennis has been in continuous talks for a title defense against WBO light welterweight champ Teofimo Lopez. But it now appears in danger

“Anybody Can Look Good Hitting the Pads” – Dmitry Bivol’s Preparation for Artur Beterbiev Gets Honest Verdict From Fans

Dmitry Bivol is about to face Artur Beterbiev in their trilogy fight at the end of the year. Fight preparations are on.
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