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New Books to Read: Queer Rom Coms

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One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

For cynical twenty-three-year-old August, moving to New York City is supposed to prove her right: that things like magic and cinematic love stories don’t exist, and the only smart way to go through life is alone. She can’t imagine how waiting tables at a 24-hour pancake diner and moving in with too many weird roommates could possibly change that. And there’s certainly no chance of her subway commute being anything more than a daily trudge through boredom and electrical failures. But then, there’s this gorgeous girl on the train. Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile, showing up in a leather jacket to save August’s day when she needed it most. August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon, she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane doesn’t just look like an old school punk rocker. She’s literally displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help her. Maybe it’s time to start believing in some things, after all.

May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor

A trans boy enters a throw-down battle for the title of Homecoming King with the boy he dumped last summer in ZR Ellor's contemporary YA debut. Jeremy Harkiss, cheer captain and student body president, won’t let coming out as a transgender boy ruin his senior year. Instead of bowing to the bigots and outdate school administration, Jeremy decides to make some noise—and how better than by challenging his all-star ex-boyfriend, Lukas for the title of Homecoming King? Lukas Rivers, football star and head of the Homecoming Committee, is just trying to find order in his life after his older brother’s funeral and the loss long-term girlfriend—who turned out to be a boy. But when Jeremy threatens to break his heart and steal his crown, Lukas kick starts a plot to sabotage Jeremy’s campaign. When both boys take their rivalry too far, the dance is on the verge of being canceled. To save Homecoming, they’ll have to face the hurt they’re both hiding—and the lingering butterflies they can’t deny.

Playing the Palace by Paul Rudnick

THEIR LOVE STORY CAPTIVATED THE WORLD…THE CROWN PRINCE AND THAT GUY FROM NEW YORK When a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy. After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn’t in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he’d meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him. Yes, growing up he’d fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn’t? When they meet by chance at an event Carter’s boss is organizing, Carter’s sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual? This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Prince Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It’s a match made on Valentine’s Day and in tabloid heaven.

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

Everyone likes Humaira "Hani" Khan—she’s easy going and one of the most popular girls at school. But when she comes out to her friends as bisexual, they invalidate her identity, saying she can’t be bi if she’s only dated guys. Panicked, Hani blurts out that she’s in a relationship…with a girl her friends absolutely hate—Ishita "Ishu" Dey. Ishu is the complete opposite of Hani. She’s an academic overachiever who hopes that becoming head girl will set her on the right track for college. But Ishita agrees to help Hani, if Hani will help her become more popular so that she stands a chance of being elected head girl. Despite their mutually beneficial pact, they start developing real feelings for each other. But relationships are complicated, and some people will do anything to stop two Bengali girls from achieving happily ever after.

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OFFERING ; Drabble (pt. 2)

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A week had passed since the Kharlu's decisive loss at the annual battle for control of the coastlands, and the mood at camp had yet to improve. If anything, it had been on a slow and steady decline.

It was not as if the tribe were complete strangers to defeat. With the clash happening every year, it was only natural that the Jhungid would occasionally take the upper hand. To hear the others tell it, losses past had only solidified their drive to swell their ranks and regain control in the next year. It was best to take the losses in stride rather than wallow and mourn.

But this loss was different, Ghoa had heard the others whisper, and she could understand why once she heard a retelling of how it had unfolded. Not only had many of the slaves and other such unwilling recruits thrown into the front lines perished, but that vanguard had broken under assault far earlier than expected. The backlines had been caught off-guard and quickly overwhelmed when the Jhungid's warriors began to flood through. With their shield of bodies largely gone, a number of the Kharlu's own had fallen as well.

Even then, the dip in morale would have likely been recoverable if it hadn't been for a band of Jhungid riders arriving days later. Their message was simple: that they would generously return the Kharlu captives of war to their home, provided that they were given proper tribute in exchange. Slaves, arms and armor, supplies and sundries.. The price for the prisoners was steep, with the added insult to injury that it was clearly only a move to further weaken and humiliate a clan already put thoroughly on the backfoot.

Yet it was a deal that Bayanbataar could not simply dismiss. The families of those captured looked to him for their return to be secured. Even besides, the tribe now had a dire need to retain as many of their capable and experienced fighters as possible if they were to stand a chance in the next year's battle. The ransom may have been high, but he could ill afford not to pay it.

When the riders had left, her husband had been in more foul of a temper than Ghoa could rightly recall ever witnessing. Fearful of doing anything to risk turning that black fury upon herself, she had tried to keep her distance. Instead, she had focused her own efforts on caring for those still injured.

The lion's share of the menders' attention and resources had been dedicated to treating the injured that shared Kharlu blood. The few handfuls of injured conscripts that had made it back, however, had been largely pushed aside. Only a scant few menders and those other slaves who knew anything about treating wounds were quickly finding themselves overwhelmed by the amount of help that was needed. And so, though it had been moons since she had even so much as thought of treating another, Ghoa had offered what help she could in stitching cuts, changing bandages, setting broken bones, and easing the passing of those beyond recovery.

Despite their efforts, infection and fever only continued to rise among those under their care each day. The medicine supply was running low as it was, and what remained was largely being reserved for the warriors of the tribe; at least, what of it that the Jhungid hadn't tried to lay claim to in their 'negotiations'.

Finally, Ghoa had decided that if she would not be given the medicine she needed to help these men and women, then she would make it. She had seen a number of wild plants and herbs familiar to her from her childhood training during her previous supervised travels about Kharlu territory. If only she had some time to seek out her own supplies, then maybe at least some of the ailing slaves could be saved.

It sounded like an easy enough plan. That is, up until she realized it meant having to ask for Bayanbataar's leave to make the trip.

The better part of the morning had passed before Ghoa had worked up the courage necessary to confront her husband, even as guilt gnawed at her for delaying so long. When she had finally sought out his tent, the midday sun had near crested in the cloudless sky. With her nerves steeled -- at least, as steeled as she could manage -- she made for his tent.

Regret came the moment that she pushed aside the door covering and heard voices in the midst of what appeared to be a discussion so intense that, at first, her entrance went unnoticed.

"That is only about half of what was demanded of us," one man groused. "I'm sure those damnable thieves would only laugh in our faces at such a meager offering, much less return even the first captive."

"And if we give any more, we might as well be handing them victory for the next ten years," another snapped in return. "We won't be able to recover easily if we give in to such unreasonable demands. Our people must come first!"

"Those captives are our people!" A third, a fair few cycles younger, all but roared. "Brothers and sisters who have fought and bled for us, and would fight and bleed for us even still! Or do you forget them from your coward's place at the back of the host, Dagan?" The man sneered as his chin hiked upwards in what seemed a challenge. "I don't recall seeing so much as a drop of Jhungid blood on your blade this year."

"Do you dare question my--" Dagan began to snarl as he shot up from his seat, only to be abruptly silenced with the rise of his khan's hand. His head turned towards Bayanbataar, begrudgingly quietening. But only when that fiery glare turned to meet her gaze did Ghoa realize that all of their eyes had finally turned in her direction.

Her husband sat at the head of the small gathering of his closest warriors and advisors. Unlike the others whose tempers seemed to be coming to a head after days spent in debate, he seemed oddly calm. Tired, even, if the dark circles beginning to form under his eyes was any indication. He seemed not a man yet defeated, but perhaps one headed down that path if a solution weren't found soon.

"What is it that you want, Ghoa?" Bayanbataar sighed, his deep and rumbling voice already laden with exasperation before she had so much as spoken the first word. "It had best be important."

The weight of all those eyes upon her was near enough to make the young woman buckle under the pressure, and what seemed like an inevitable explosion of her husband's temper made her second guess herself. But though the words to apologize and excuse herself rested on the tip of her tongue, and though the muscles of her legs were tensed in anticipation of a hasty retreat, she stayed still. Those whom she had come on behalf of didn't have time to wait out the passing of her fear.

Ghoa remembered the sight of Cota days earlier, waiting for the warriors' return. Trying to emulate even a drop of the other wife's strength, she straightened her back and dropped her shoulders. Her silver eyes came to rest on Bayanbataar and him alone, as if the other men weren't even there.

"Medicine supplies are running low, and there are still many who are in need," she began, trying to keep her voice calm and even. "I was a potion-maker before you--" Ghoa cut herself short, backpedaling slightly to change her wording to something perhaps a touch less accusatory. "--before I arrived here. I would like your permission to leave camp for a short while. There are some things I believe I could use to--"

"I was told just this morning by the menders that we should have just enough supplies left to see our people recovered," he cut her short, eyes narrowing. "Are you suggesting that they have lied to me?" There was suspicion in his voice, though perhaps not aimed at said healers.

"No," she answered, voice quietening. "I'm not saying that they are liars. It’s just that they have not accounted for all of the injured in their estimation." As he quirked a skeptical brow, her hands tightened nervously at her sides. "Many of the injured slaves that made it back are still in need of care."

Scarcely had the words left her mouth before the others in the room had begun to react. Some sneered under their breath. A few others offered scoffs and derisive snorts of laughter.

"Perhaps if they had fought harder upon the field, victory would have been ours," an older warrior growled sourly. "That they had the nerve to crawl back to us and expect us to nurse them back to health after such an embarrassment, rather than die with their pride intact.." He finished his thought with a scoff, and murmurs of approval began to rise from around him.

Bayanbataar's expression remained neutral -- the same look that she recognized as the one where he was making an effort to control his temper. He looked from his men back to his wife, remaining quiet for a few ticks longer. But as the murmurs of disapproval and the sneers grew louder, he finally shook his head.

"No," he answered. Though firm, his voice lacked the same bared steel that she had grown used to hearing in past arguments. "If you're of a mind to help, then offer your assistance to the menders tending to our own. I'm sure they will be glad for another set of hands to lighten the burden."

Her stomach sank.

"Bayanbataar, please," she implored him. "Many of them will die if nothing is done, perhaps even all of them." The murmurs from the wings began to grow into open disapproval, yet she tightened her fists at her sides and marched on. "They fought for the Kharlu, and they deserve--"

"Enough!" he bellowed, bringing his white-knuckled fist down hard on the wooden arm of his chair. Her words had stopped in an instant, flinching as if struck. Even his advisors quietened until silence hung heavy in the yurt. "I'll hear no more of this fool's errand of yours. If they die, they die. May their sacrifice please the gods and bring us much-needed fortune in the moons to come." When she lingered there in stunned silence, his hand rose, waving in impatient dismissal at her. "Go, woman. We've far more important matters to discuss than your bleeding heart."

Taking in a shaking breath through her nose, Ghoa bowed her head in a nod and silently turned on her heel to leave. Only once she was outside and the covering of the tent entrance fell back in place did she exhale, turning to lean back against the tent's side to regather her nerves and wait for the frightened and humiliated trembling to pass.

Even through the thick hide fabric, she could heard the din of chatter rising again from inside. Though she know she ought just leave it be, that actually hearing the words spoken in her absence would only hurt her, Ghoa still inched closer to the tent's opening and inconspicuously pulled it back just enough to listen.

"If that girl had only half so much sense as she was beautiful, she might just be useful," one mused aloud to subdued chuckles.

"Are you sure you don't want to give her up to the Jhungid, brother?" another man pressed. "Not that it would solve our problem, but perhaps it might give you some measure of peace."

"If they don't come back later begging him to take her back, that is."

Ghoa's eyes stung and her face burned indignantly red as the chorus of laughter rose from inside the tent. She was so very glad that she could provide the tense warriors with a bit of levity.

But slowly, the laughter began to die down, but no chatter resumed in its stead. There was only silence. Though she couldn't see what had happened inside, she wondered if the comments had pushed too far and caused her husband's already simmering temper to boil over.

"You jest, brother, but that may be exactly the solution we need," Bayanbataar finally answered, with not a single drop of humor in his voice. "Not just for myself, but for all of us."

Judging from the lack of response, his advisors were just as perplexed by the response as she herself was.

"We will make up for the rest of what our offering is missing with her," he pressed on. "If the Jhungid know not of my frustrations with Ghoa, then being offered a khan's wife should be too tempting for them to refuse. Let them believe that they are humiliating me by forcing my hand into making such a seemingly degrading offer, since our shame is what they so clearly want." He let out a snort. "And let their khan come to know the same regret that I have, but only after our brothers and sisters have been returned home to us."

Slowly, the silence began to be filled with murmurs of approval. But whatever words were being said now were hard for Ghoa to hear over the sound of her heart beginning to race again. He couldn't be serious..

"Khenbish," her husband called over the chatter. "Make ready to ride tonight to deliver our offer: half of what was demanded of us, and my most beautiful wife." The words dripped with contempt, and were punctuated with another scoff. "The rest of you, do not so much as breathe a word of this plan outside of this tent until it has come to pass. I'll not suffer through anymore of that woman's infernal whimpering if she learns of it."

"Or Cota's jealousy," another suggested, and once more the laughter reached a crescendo. Even Bayanbataar's exceedingly rare rumbling chuckle could be heard among them.

But Ghoa did not linger any longer to see what else was said. Panic was beginning to rise up the back of her throat like bile, and she was barely able to keep herself from running across the camp. She couldn’t afford drawing any undue attention to herself now, as she would not let herself be traded away again like chattel. Not again, and much less to the Jhungid.

If there was one thing that she had always feared more than her clan's protectors, it was them. Perhaps the horror stories of Jhungid raids long past told to every child of Shuurga were nothing more than exaggerations meant to nip resistance to the arrangement with the Kharlu in the bud early on. But regardless, Ghoa had no desire to stick around long enough to see if the rumors of their cruelty held water.

It was a great risk, this she knew. Ghoa could still remember every word of the story that Togene had told her once before of Sechen, the fifth wife, who had escaped and suffered cruel punishment upon her return. But even the thought of facing the unfathomable wrath of her husband paled in comparison to her fear of finding herself left to the mercy of the Kharlu's enemies.

Time seemed to both fly by and drag on simultaneously as she made her preparations. Her first task had been to go to the tents where the ailing slaves languished, to give instructions to one of the other menders on what plants to seek and where to find them and how to make them into the medicines needed. Once that task done, the rest of the day had been spent with her moving from place to place, nicking whatever bits and pieces of supplies would go unnoticed.

While nervousness had made her feel like all eyes had been on her during the daylight, nightfall and the blanket of thick clouds obscuring the moon's light that had come with it had offered her much needed cover. Still, it was only late into the night when Ghoa was certain that most all of the Kharlu were asleep that she made her move. Silently, she stole away from the tent shared with the other wives and retrieved the pack she had hidden away.

The hardest part, Ghoa knew, would be securing a horse. They were always guarded through the night from thieves and beasts. But leaving without one was not an option. There was no way that she would make it far enough away from her husband by foot before her disappearance had been noted.

But finally, despite their usual reticence, the gods seemed to have mercy upon her.

Instead of the usual shepherd keeping watch over the herd, a boy just shy of manhood had taken his place. A son, she guessed, whose father had been among those who had not returned. Though clearly he still had much learning to do, as she had found him sound asleep by his slowly dying fire. In the back of her mind, she felt a pang of guilt thinking of the beating he would undoubtedly receive once it was discovered that she had made off with a horse under his watch.

Still, it did not stop her.

Slowly and carefully, Ghoa made her way through the herd so as not to spook them and raise the alarm. She stopped once she found the same black coated mare that usually bore her on her rare excursions outside of the camp. Ever calm and gentle, the mare raised not a hint of protest as she was led away. Only once Ghoa had made it far enough away that she thought she would not wake the slumbering watchman did she even mount.

As her confidence in not being discovered grew, Ghoa gently urged the mare from a gentle trot to a full gallop. Feeling the cool night wind beginning to whip through her hair, she briefly closed her eyes and savored the first true feeling of freedom that she had ever experienced.

It was sweeter than anything she had ever tasted.

#restless seas #ghoa mankhad #bayanbataar kharlu #the past #drabble #SKDJFBSLKD #THIS TURNED OUT SO LONG #IM SORRY FOR THE NOVEL #i'm pretty happy with this one tho?#it turned out better than i even had it in my head

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Jahangir Khan: A champion who lived up to his name | Sports

The word Jahangir means ‘Conqueror of the World’. The Pakistani squash legend Jahangir not only conquered the world but then held onto his empire for an unprecedented five years and eight months, during which he won 555 consecutive matches without a single defeat. This is a record unmatched in the annals of any sport, and it puts Jahangir in the rarefied air of a shortlist to choose the greatest sportsman that Pakistan, or perhaps the world, has ever produced.His domination was complete and relentless. Week after week he would put his reputation on the line testing it against all comers and overcoming them. Jahangir had all the classical 6 S’s required to be a squash champion, strength, stamina, style, sense, suppleness and speed. When, to this mix, you add an unquenchable desire to win and a huge sense of pride in his family’s record and tradition, you create an unbeatable superstar, ‘unsquashable’ was the epithet used by his coach and mentor Rahmat Khan. In his prime it was said of Jahangir that he would simplify the travel arrangements of those who came up against him in the draw of any tournament for they knew that they would be heading home after playing him.

Jahangir did not start out as a likely champion. He was a sickly child, born with a bilateral or double hernia. He was advised to refrain from strenuous physical exercise and like a dutiful son he obeyed parenteral instructions.

Jahangir’s father was the great squash champion Roshan Khan and he was the squash professional at the Pakistan Navy’s Fleet Club. His elder brothers Torsam and Hassan were both keen and budding squash players as well. Jahangir had his first hernia operation when he was five and received a squash racket with a shortened shaft as a gift toy from his father on his eighth birthday. However, the young boy saw it differently, he used the racket to practice his grip for various squash strokes and learnt how to execute them. It became his constant companion, cementing his love affair with the sport.

When Jahangir turned ten, Roshan started taking him to the Fleet Club for a short weekly playing session. The doctor still wanted him to be cautious and no one really thought that he would have a career as a sportsman, and that too in a sport that required extreme physical fitness. However, unknown to Roshan, on returning from school Jahangir would sneak back to the Fleet Club when it was closed for the afternoon break, and then again after dusk. Ignoring his doctor’s advice, he pushed himself hard, practicing the strokes he’d seen his father play. At the age of twelve, after a successful second hernia operation, Jahangir soon began to train with greater rigour, building his strength and stamina. Seeing his interest and committment, Roshan was also won over and started tutoring Jahangir himself.

Jahangir made rapid progress, honing his skills under his father’s tutelage. In November 1978, at the age of just fourteen, he became the Pakistan National Junior Champion defeating the title holder Ramshaid Gul in the final in Peshawar. A few months later he made waves in the National Open Squash Championship in Karachi, where he ousted the top seed Mohammad Saleem, before bowing out to Saleem’s brother Maqsood Ahmed in the quarter finals.

Jahangir was chosen to tour the Scandavian countries with the National Juniors team. At the tour’s conclusion he flew to London to visit his brother Torsam and cousin Rahmat, who were both living there. Torsam persuaded him to stay on and took him under his wing, focusing on toughening Jahangir up mentally and tactically for major tournaments. It was an idyllic time for Jahangir, spent improving his squash, acquiring better English speaking skills and enjoying the company of his brother and cousin.

In April 1979, Jahangir participated in the British Junior Open Championship where his power and speed ensured him a place in the final. Though he lost to the much older Australian Glen Brumby, Jahangir had made a strong imprint in the squash world, confirming a prediction made by the world number four Hiddy Jahan in 1977, that Jahangir “would be dangerous within two years.”

The next tournament was the World Amateur Championship in Melbourne in October 1979. Jahangir, who had been training in England, was called for trials, being held in Peshawar, to select the Pakistan national side. Due to jet lag he was unable to play at his best and could not make the team, though he would still be competing in the individual event. Much to his surprise, on reaching Melbourne he found that his name was not included in the qualifying draw. Fortunately for him, another player withdrew and Jahangir was drafted in to replace him. He progressed through the qualifying rounds to find a place in the main 64 man field.

All his training and hard work now began to pay off. He steadily made his way through the early rounds and straight games victories in the quarter and semifinals over John Leslie of England and Frank Donnelly of Australia landed him in the final.

Jahangir’s opponent in the final was Phil Kenyon of Great Britain, who won the first set 9-2. In response, Jahangir extended the rallies, kept the ball deep, and applied unremitting pressure that sapped his opponent’s stamina and strength. He won the next three sets 9-2, 9-2 and 9-5 to secure an unexpected victory. He was now the world amateur champion at the incredibly young age of fifteen, the youngest ever to achieve this distinction. All through the tournament Torsam had been guiding him on the phone from London, helping him to analyze his opponents and draw up a strategy for each match.

While accolades flowed in to greet this new star on the constellation, tragedy was lurking in the background. Jahangir’s brother Torsam suddenly collapsed and died in Adelaide during a match in the Australian Open tournament.

Jahangir was totally distraught and even contemplated giving up the game but decided to continue as a tribute to his brother’s memory. Rahmat sensed Jahangir’s utter devastation and decided to step in and take over Torsam’s role of coaching his young cousin. Jahangir moved into Rahmat’s house and immersed himself in a punishing training regimen as an antidote for his grief. His day would begin with a 10 mile run in 60-120 minutes, followed by a series of 400 meter laps and short bursts of timed sprints with just a brief respite between each. In the afternoon there would be weight training in the gym before finally cooling down with a swim in the pool. This was his unrelenting routine for five days each week. The sixth day was devoted to match practice, where Rahmat had developed innovative methods to strengthen Jahangir’s backhand and forehand drives, his drop shots, his lobs and boasts, as well as his cross-court play. The seventh day would be one of rest, allowing Jahangir to unwind and recover. Rahmat’s message was unambiguous, concentrate on developing fitness, ball control and the will to win. The effort made Jahangir the fittest sportsman of his time.

In the 1980 season the sixteen year old prodigy turned professional and made it to the final of the Irish Open where he was beaten by the great Jonah Barrington. With mixed feelings, he also entered the World Open, being played in Adelaide on the courts where his brother had died the previous year. Overcoming the sixth seed Maqsood Ahmad, he met the Pakistan number one Qamar Zaman in the quarter final. In a grueling match Qamar had to play at his best to win a close five setter. Jahangir followed this up by winning the New Zealand Open, before facing Qamar again on home ground in the final of the PIA Masters in Karachi. Qamar’s magical strokeplay gave him a two set lead before Jahangir hit back ruthlessly to win the next three sets and the match for the loss of only nine further points.

Jahangir next won the British Under-23 Open and followed it by lifting the Belgian Open. He now fixed his sight on the reigning world champion and legend Geoff Hunt. His first opportunity came in the Canada Club Open held in Munich. Jahangir was supremely fit and confident. Much to everyone’s surprise he beat Hunt 3-1. However, Hunt retaliated almost immediately, overcoming Jahangir in straight sets just ten days later in the 1981 ISPA Smirnoff Masters in Northern Ireland. Jahangir’s third encounter with Hunt was in the final of the Patrick Chichester Festival final. Both men played at their peak form with Hunt using every skill in his vast repertoire to unsettle an opponent half his age. He led by two games to one and was 4-1 up in the fourth game, when the sheer effort of keeping pace with Jahangir’s speed and relentless ball retrieval began to tell. Jehangir won eight points in a row to take the game and soon shot into a 5-1 lead in the fifth and deciding game. A desperate fight back from Hunt brought him level at 6-6, but the effort completely drained him and Jahangir won the remaining three points and the match, which had lasted a record 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Next was the Audi British Open in Bromley and Jahangir fancied his chances. Scything through his half of the draw, which saw him securing wins over Sherren of Zimbabwe, Sohail Qaisar from Pakistan, the Australian Dean Williams and two illustrious Pakistani compatriots Hiddy Jahan and Qamar Zaman, Jahangir reached the final where Hunt awaited him. Hunt won the first two games but Jahangir came back by taking the third and leading 6-1 in the fourth. In his eagerness to close out this game Jahangir became impatient and Hunt pounced with a fierce burst of brilliance to win the game 9-7 and with it the tournament. The match lasted 2 hours and 14 minutes, surpassing the record set at Chichester.

Jahangir was shaken but there was still the World Cup in Canada in November. On the way he won the Welsh Open, where Hiddy Jahan took him to five games, the last time this would happen for many years. This win was also the start of his unprecedented unbeaten run. He next won the Asian Masters in Karachi beating Qamar Zaman in straight games, the German Open, winning 3-1 against Hunt, and the World Masters in Newcastle against Zaman, again in straight games. Toronto was the venue for the World Cup where he sailed through the earlier rounds to meet Hunt in the finals. Incidentally Jahangir had hurt his shoulder during the semis but decided to play the final anyway, which happened to coincide with the second anniversary of Torsam’s death. A brutal opening game took 50 minutes and Hunt prevailed 9-7. However, it sapped his energy and Jahangir coasted ,through the next three games 9-1, 9-2, 9-2. He was the new World Champion having reached the summit at the age of seventeen, the youngest ever to do so in the history of the sport.

Over the next five years and eight months Jahangir would reign supreme in the squash world defeating everyone he met and winning every tournament in sight. His records include winning the World Championship without dropping a game, and also one for the longest squash match in history, when he beat the indefatigable Gamal Awad of Egypt in 2 hours and 46 minutes in the Chichester Festival tournament in 1983.

His triumphant streak, the longest in the history of any sport, was finally ended by New Zealand’s Ross Norman in the World Open in Toulouse, France, in November 1986. Jahangir extracted immediate revenge in the following tournament and went another nine months without defeat. His aura of invincibility had, however, been punctured and a fresh bunch of challengers emerged in the form of the Australians Rodney Martin, Chris Dittmar and a new rising star from Pakistan, Jansher Khan. Though Jahangir got the better of Jansher initially, the latter soon began to prevail and won the World Championship in 1987. Jahangir regained his title the following year but it would be his last world crown. He continued his winning run at the British Open into the nineties, finally retiring from squash in 1993, after losing in the World Open final to Jansher, but helping the national team to win the world team trophy.

The record Jahangir left behind is formidable. His multiple tournament victories included 6 World Open titles, 10 consecutive British Open crowns, winning 13 Pakistan Opens and leading Pakistan to the World Team Championship title on 5 occasions. He also tried his hand at the hardball American version of the game, winning the US title thrice. For 94 months he was ranked as the number one player in the world, 72 of them in succession. On retirement from the game he served as the President of the World Squash Federation from 2002-2008 and has subsequently been its President Emeritus since 2008.

Jahangir was the best player ever to step onto a squash court. He did not merely dominate his opponents, he demolished them, both on the court and psychologically. His arrival coincided with other changes in the sport like the glass court and the graphite racket. It also corresponded with the advent of ‘corporate’ squash and Jahangir was it’s first mega-star. A legend in his own time, the frail child from a modest background who became an awesome sportsman and a global icon, his story is one that dreams are made of.

– Dr Salman Faridi is a senior surgeon, poet, sports aficionado and an avid reader with a private collection of over 7000 books.

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mythicamagic · 7 years

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DL boys and shared themes with Disney Characters;

This explanation is not supposed to represent the diaboys BEING these characters, I’m not saying Shuu is Simba lol We’re talking shared themes here. If you step back from the characters as they are and look solely at their themes and not their appearance or quirks, then you can see some parallels even in their characterisation. But this is just for fun, please don’t take it seriously:

Shuu - Simba - Pain from the past, expectations to take on the crown, loss/grief:

Because of grief, he suffers subsequent procrastination/loss of motivation. He wants to change the past even as he submerges himself mentally in ‘comfort’ to escape his thoughts (Simba in the valley which literally looks like paradise, Shuu with sleep and music). Needs to stop running from loss, blaming himself, and to face it, learn from it. Eventual growth happens to both characters once they do this and also embrace the embodiment of a possible future. (Nala, Yui)

Reiji - Scar - Envy, intelligence, inferiority complex towards older brother:

Wants to be respected more so than his other family members, will commit murder if pushed to it. Is prideful but has an inferiority complex towards elder sibling. His intelligence shines through even under his curt and condescending manner. Appears to be searching for acknowledgement of his talents and of himself, even with his certainty of the skills he possesses. Subtly manipulative.

Ayato - Kuzco/Maui- Selfish, insecure underneath bravado and narcissistic:

Kuzco side - Unsympathetic to the plights of others, self-centered, cocky, and has a sense of flair and style. Very used to holding everyone emotionally at arms length, and therefore doesn’t understand the value of kindness. Learns this trait through another, though has trouble practising it. Despite their flaws, it is generally difficult to dislike him due to their comical conceitedness bordering on ignorance for how 'wrong’ his rude attitude is.

Maui side - Thrown into a body of water when he was younger and generally unloved by his mother. Believes that his skills equates his self worth. Is generally a very good fighter and skilled, though they obviously know it. Is underneath it all, insecure because of his mothers treatment, but hides it with bravado.

Laito - Clopin - Has a neutrality towards both good and evil:

Is often philosophical and a wry observer of everyone’s lives. Has a macabre sense of humour and plays the role of a harmless jester type when his intelligence inevitably shines through. Playful yet capable of cruelty. “We find you totally innocent, which is the worst crime of all~ So you’re going to hang!”

Kanato - Peter pan - Childish, 'innocent’ and cruel:

He represents a fear of change so stays in a childlike stasis even as he mercilessly kills others in the name of fun. (Peter kills the pirates) Selfish yet lonely and strangely isolated even when they’re in a group ethic. (Lost Boys, or the Sakamakis)

Subaru - Beast - Lonely, angry and distrustful:

Isolates himself because he believes himself ugly. Is deeply emotionally vulnerable under it all, and therefore becomes volatile if someone gets too close, lashing out. Only truly finds himself when he realises his bratty coping methods of destruction solve nothing and starts to see the humanity in himself and his captive, who becomes his love interest.

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Ruki - Shere Khan/Prince Hans - Manipulative, goal orientated, educated:

Dammit I’m putting Sher Khan instead of Frollo despite some theme similarities with Ruki, because I’m sorry, I just can’t associate Frollo with Ruki’s character. Not with the boy who’s pride was wrestled with on the streets and whom became a leader of other boys (one of whom is speculated to be a gypsy and Ruki never oppressed any of them for their race) His temptation themes are very similar but I don’t want to explore it because dammit Frollo is the evilest Disney character ever. I’ll just narrow it down to - Ruki is only similar to Frollo in that in his More Blood Manservant End, he loses the fight with his inner turmoil that kept him sane and literally decided - If I can’t have her, no one can. Very..Hellfireish. But that’s it! Ahem. Sher Khan side - Wants revenge on mankind after he’s been wronged in the past. Was wounded in some way by fire. Is protective and possessive of what he consider his (the jungle, the Mukamis, Yui) An A class manipulator. Gathers information in the shadows and listens before striking, very good with words, charming but cold and commanding. Prince Hans side - Uses the guise of a gentleman to get what he wants before revealing his true self. Sticks to his end goal (obtaining the kingdom, becoming Adam) no matter the cost. The ends justify the means. Has an air of arrogance and pride, but is considered an outcast from his station as a Prince/aristocrat.

Kou - Aladdin - Dishonest, street urchin, identity problems:

Is a compulsive liar because of his past making him fear telling the truth or believing completely in others. Believes he can be discarded without a second thought, and therefore constructs a persona that will make others trust and like him (Prince Ali, Idol Kou) This however, creates a divide between them and their true selves. They consider their true selves (the street urchins) to be less valuable and resent this. Aladdin however, sympathises with others in his situation (the orphans/Princess Jasmine, before he knew she was a princess). Kou doesn’t like to do this with Yui, and instead recreates situations of his abuse to humiliate and torment her. In doing so, he finds himself disturbed by his feelings of connection with her. He distrusts her feelings for him and ‘tests’ her.

Yuma- Shang/Eugene - Orphan, has group ethics, arrogance, certainty of skills:

Shang side - Good in group dynamics, very psychically able, wants to make someone he considers important proud of them. (Shang with his father, Yuma with Lucks) After his role model dies, he soldiers on in their memory. Both are very respectful of their dead role model (Shang with the sword, and Yuma with the roses) Talented fighter. Eugene Fitzherbert - Was an orphan and again, looks up to his role model. (Eugene with Flynn Rider) Has a very loose moral compass, which makes him a little brash and arrogant with a rougeish charm. Both can be teasing, and generally fall in love with smol optimistic/headstrong blonde girls.

Azusa - Quasimodo - Socially Awkward, lonely, touch starved:

Latches onto unhealthy coping mechanisms (Azusa - Cutting. Quasi - Frollo and the gargoyles. If they were not real) and is deep down desperate for acceptance and love. Latches onto the first person with who shows him positive attention (Yui, because her attention is different from his relationship with his brothers vs Esmeralda) and becomes fixated on them. The way they differ however, is that Quasi eventually lets Esmeralda go, because he values her happiness above his own needs. Azusa can’t. He can’t psychically or mentally let go of Yui in any ending.

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THE KHAN

Hailing from uptown DC (14th street to be exact), The Khan has boasted an distinguished career in both the underground music world and DC’s cultural story today. From the same scene that’s delivered the likes of Yung Gleesh, Jay IDK, Goldlink and Shy Glizzy, The Khan’s undeniable influence on his local and national peers cement his place among the rest in the Chocolate City’s music legacy. The hometown hero stopped by CENO to talk about the history of his city, how he got into music, and the people and culture that helped him get there.

“I’m the Khan from DC – from uptown DC, 14th street. It’s punk, you got the punk scene. You got a go-go scene. You got a jazz scene. Black Broadway was in DC on U street, where I grew up at,” he explained. DC didn’t get the nickname ‘Chocolate City’ for nothing, and it’s cultural significance can’t be overstated. The historically black neighborhood surrounding U street, once known as “Black Broadway,” was a regular stop and home for historic black icons like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Zora Neale Hurston and educator and social visionary Mary McLeod, to name a few. But as the city became desegregated and black families started attending venues that had previously been “white-only,” the economy of U Street disintegrated and the area was absorbed by rapid gentrification.

“It’s hella music orientated, hella culture there – drill culture, street culture. Now it’s a bar culture, it’s hella shit. Hella lingo and shit like that. But then you got me and my friends. Every artist that’s famous from DC, not everyone can stack that they’re really from DC. But we’re really from DC, people know us in DC and our whole come up. Like me going out to LA and doing the shit that I’ve been doing, it’s never really been done, as far are from like, young niggas. People don’t look outside of DC. Even when I went outside of DC for the first time it was crazy as fuck. I didn’t think it was real. It’s a small city, a little life every day. Everyone’s tryna work up, finesse, do what they gotta do. Everybody.”

DC today looks different. Like any major metropolitan in America, white people have moved in without regard to the black legacy of the city, and they’re taking over. They own neighborhoods, blocks, streets, and establishments. A white bigot who ran on racist propaganda and dog whistle language was just elected to the highest political appointment in the United States, just a few blocks from where The Khan and his friends grew up. “I didn’t go to the White House til I was ten. And that shit’s literally a five minute drive from my house. I could see it from looking down, I could look all the way down and see it two miles down. I’m from 14th so it’s two streets over on 16th, but I ain’t never been in front of that jaunt til I was like ten. Me and my friends went down on bikes and got in trouble for being too close… It’s the capital too, that’s something I learned to accept – it’s the capital, nobody can’t do nothing about that. It’s just some government ass shit. You technically can’t even own land in DC because everything is federal property.”

While everyone’s distracted by what’s going down on Pennsylvania Avenue, The Khan is on the ground, in his own neighborhood, and with his own people. “DC is like black migo shit. Around my way we got a trap building and it’s like Latino people in it, doing they thing. And we got black people in there and we all brothers. Even white people, we like white people. We just started seeing them and was like…I dunno, we should be cool. DC is different.”

The Khan describes music as a staple in his immigrant household, and the metal and punk preferences of his parents and family are easy to track in his personal style and the wave of music he’s known for. “My mom don’t mind if we’re blasting music to the max, she does the same. My mom used to wake me up singing “Chop Suey” as a kid. Every morning. I remember my mom doing that, and I grew up with my dad too, he used to be a metal head. Had like long straight hair, tight leather pants, so my whole family, my Latino family of the side is like that too. A lot of my uncles listen to rock, they all came here during that era and that was the cool kids. The El Salvadorian side.”

Meanwhile, his older brother helped him cultivate his passion for trap music alongside boom bat, and even a more classic New York sound. He gives a lot of credit for the what we might think of as old-school hip hop to that same New York sound (“real hip hop” as old heads would put it). “My older brother got on his trap shit. DC, especially back then was like, everything the hood. Blocks were like, hood, hood, hood. My first album I got was Get Rich or Die Tryin’. So I was on my hip hop shit too. He was putting me onto underground – mixtapes, not buying albums. And then when I started rapping I was into old school hip hop, I used to be on my rap-rap shit. To this day I will bar rap with anyone that wanna go. I’m just more into flows and stuff right now, more into sonics. And that’s just the way I want to go about it. And I feel like everyone that was rapping like that in a sense, wanted to sound like they were from New York. So when the old heads, E-bro and shit are like everyone don’t rap like this no more, it’s like bro – everyone not from New York. Everyone don’t know how to impersonate that. We can’t fake act like we on the train in New York. What the fuck?”

He’s okay with that. The impact of his local sound on the underground rap community backs up the pride he has for being from DC, and creating and perpetuating a sound specific to his his lived experience there. But something DC and NY undeniably have in common is a rapid and widespread gentrification at the expense of communities of color who have lived there and influenced the culture for generations. The Khan describes leaving DC for a few months and coming back to find parts of his city unrecognizable, and definitely not the same place he grew up in when he first met the people who would form the rest of his group, Atomos, The group met at the historic Cardozo High School, whose alumni include Marvin Gaye. “Atomos is Mahi, Red and Chachi… we started this group in Biology class. Atomos. We were like sixteen. It means individual, that’s where the word Atom came from and we were like that’s us, and we just ran with that…we became a super fucking group in DC.”

They were confident off top – The Khan describes Atomos getting booked for their first show off one song, and literally creating the rest of the songs for their set in that same week. “I made one song that was a freestyle everyone uptown was fucking with - “Intricate Softcore Thugging”- I don’t know why. Then my friend was throwing this DIY show, that’s part of the culture in DC too, art shows and things like that. So my friend booked us for that show, it was in a week, and I’m freaking out like we only got one song! So we ended up making a bunch of tracks for that set. And that was our first show ever, at this little dance studio, mirrors and poles and shit. And our first song, we just exploded, as soon we started performing we broke four speakers. We had a big ass intermission at some point because it was like – broke one, oh fuck, grab another one; broke another one, oh fuck, boom, then it’s like this big ass intermission because we had to find another speaker. Then we had to calm them down, move them back.”

“We just kept at it. We were the young kids from DC – to this day we still making history. My man Mahi just walked Tommy Hilfiger in fucking China and shit, that’s cool as shit. No one in uptown DC really did that, even for the whole city, we kicking down doors for people. And whether or not kids know it or not - they not gonna give it to me all the way - but me and my friends showing kids how to do it and showing them the steps. Just paving the way for our whole city. That’s why it’s more about the culture to me than anything. I got a responsibility down there.”

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ecotone99 · 4 years

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[SP] [FN] The Boy and the Djinn

Thomas looked upon the lamp. It was rusty and old. He had found it in a chest, stashed far into the dusty corners of the attic. Besides the lamp, there was a silver grail with four sapphire gems embedded in it. There was also the tip of a spear and silk sash that gleamed many colours. There he also found a letter, the only passage of the letter with any coherency mentioned the lamp:

... from the city of Antioch. The Magi showed me the lamp and told me how in the age of Solomon creatures called Djinn walked beside us. They had the power of angels, but were granted the freedom of choice just like Man. Men by the time of David and Solomon were waging war upon the Djinn. After a major battle, many Djinn were killed, but the leader and more powerful ones were captured. King Solomon had them trapped in inanimate objects and cursed to grant the wishes of the who so ever held the mastery of the object. Many were destroyed over the years…

Thomas was amazed at the contents of the letter, his gaze falling to the old-looking lamp. He put the letter back into the chest, then grabbed the lamp delicately as if he were grabbing the arc of the covenant.

Formulating a plan he quickly stashed the chest back in its little crock of the attic. Once again hidden from curious and prying eyes. But, making a mental note of its location knowing he would come back to it another time. The lamp he stashed in a pocket of his coat, with great care.

He quietly left the attic. Heading for his room which was on the 2’nd floor, he was currently on the third floor of his family’s Yorkshire estate.

The staircase was but a few guest rooms away and the staff were in another wing of the estate, where his parents were holding a party currently for his elder brother. He knew he would not be missed, at times like this, he was glad for that.

He quickly walked to the stairs. Listening and looking around to make sure none of the servants came looking for him. At the staircase certain no one would be disturbing him, he hopped on the rails sliding down, a large carefree grin on his face. He knew if his mother ever saw she would chew his ear off at his behaviour.

Once at the bottom, he hopped, skipped and ran toward his room. Not having to worry about aristocratic etiquette when no eyes prying at his less than ideal behaviour. When alone he was allowed the privilege to be, just Thomas, a boy with a burning curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. But, when around others he was Thomas the second son, the spare, of the Earl of York. An aristocratic who had to keep up the reputation of his father, family and title. He truly did not enjoy such things.

Once in his room, he took the lamp out of his pocket. He placed it beside his pen and notebook and then went to grab a well of ink.

Thomas sat on an old office chair given to him by his now-deceased grandfather. He dipped his pen in the ink and started writing his observations on the lamp, as well as, on the contents of the letter fresh in his mind. He also drew the lamp from the front, back and sides trying not to miss any important details. After an hour he and several pages filled.

Thomas now leaned in the chair observing the lamp in his hands. On the side, there seemed to be some engravings, which looked like writing. Though there was a lot of dirt and rust to be sure. He used the sleeve of his shirt to try and clean it off and saw two inscriptions one in Arabic and another in Greek. Sadly he could not read Arabic nor Greek. The only thing he could understand was something to do with the number 3, used twice in the inscription.

As Thomas closely inspected the inscription, a cloud of smoke emerged from the lamp. Energy crackled within as it began to take form, a human form. Within a few seconds, the form became that of a woman, one who looked to be from Mesopotamia. Dark hair and eyes, a sharp regal nose and lips in a constant superior smirk.

Thomas who had yet to look away from his inspection of the lamp did not see the creature created from smoke staring down upon him. She coughed to gain his attention.

Thomas jumped in his seat, dropping the lamp and looked about in a frantic motion, before his eyes laid upon the floating women before him.

“So you are the one who had called upon me?” Thomas observed that she spoke with a slight accent that reminded him of gypsies he had seen in London a few weeks back.

“Um, sorry. What do you mean called upon you?”

“That you are the new master of the lamp.” Thomas’s eyes darted to the lamp on his lap, then back to the strange women. His eyes suddenly lit up with curiosity at the woman before him. Remembering the passage from the letter he read he put some of the pieces together.

“A Djinn. You’re a Djinn.”

“Why, yes I am.” Thomas heard the pride in her voice.

“Um, what would your name be, uh, madam Djinn?” She was quite surprised at the question. It was rare to gain a master who saw Djinn as a living being, most just saw them as tools.

“Aisha. My name is Aisha. And what would be your name young man?”

“Thomas, Madam. Thomas Yorkshire the second son of the Earl of York?” Thomas then got off the chair and bowed to the lady, grabbing her hand at kidding it as greeting just as his mother and tutors taught, even if the teaching had to be practically beaten into him.

“Well Thomas, to answer that question in your head, I am Aisha a Djinn. I grant the wishes of whom so ever owns the lamp. As you seem to be the current owner, you are the master whose three wishes I will grant. And yes only three, You may not wish for more wishes.” Aisha still had a blush on her cheeks from the introduction.

Thomas took in the information Aisha had just given him. He sat back down and wondered what it was he could wish for. Thomas was a practical person at times, so the more he thought about the more he realized anything he wished for could just as easily be bought by his parents. “What may I wish for, that I could buy with my wealth?”

“Well maybe you have no material wishes, but what of the immaterial, like power?”

“I am the son of an Earl. Many would do whatever command of them.”

“Come now child, there must be something. Something deep down that you desire. Something you would give up everything to have.”

Thomas thought, and there was. Thoughts of his parents who only seemed to have eyes for his older brother, who was also the heir to the family fortune and titles. Not that those things ever truly interested him. He remembered his Grandfather, who had died only a year prior, who nurtured his curiosity and thirst for knowledge throughout his childhood. After his death, he had been alone. He mostly kept to the company of the library and the many books and tombs within. But, he had no one to share his ideas and discoveries with and he wished to have that again.

Looking Aisha deep within her eyes he told her, “I want a friend, a companion to share everything with. And I want to go on an adventure, just like the ones I read about in my books.”

Aisha cracked her knuckles.” Well, just state those as wishes and we will begin.”

“No,” Thomas stated “I want you to be my friend Aisha. You and I, could go on many adventures and see the world and learn all sorts of knowledge and wisdom together.”

Aisha was again stunned by Thomas’s remark. Most would ask for wishes and be done with it, she would again be trapped in the lamp, awaiting her next master, granting more wishes. But, here this child who knew her for only a few minutes wanted to befriend her.

“Currently my parents are having a party on the other side of the estate, so all the servants are busy. We can sneak out and go to London, then find a ship to our first destination.

“And what, may I ask, would this first destination be?”

“Well, France first, maybe Spain, because I can speak the languages there more easily. But, afterwards, we could go to a few places in the Mediterranean or North Africa, head to Mesopotamia then to Persia and the lands of the great Khan. We could even see the ancient Lands of India and the silk courts of the Chinese Dragon Emperor.”

Aisha could not help but latch on to Thomas’ enthusiasm. All the wonders he talked of seemed so tantalizing to someone who had been trapped in a lamp for a few millennia.

“And, you know how to get us there?” she asked hesitantly.

“Nope, but getting there is half the fun isn’t it. At least that’s what my grandfather would say.”

“Okay then, you get us out of the estate to London and on to a boat and then…?”

“I guess we will see, won’t we?”

“Yes. I guess. Now, pack what you can. Pack light, you will be carrying this yourself.”

“Okay.” Thomas jumped off his chair running in a circle before getting his bearings. He grabbed the explorers’ backpack his GrandFather gave him. Putting in a few sets of clothes, some books, notebooks and pencils, and all the money he had saved up through allowance, which was at least 100 Pounds.

“Okay, get back in the lamp. It's easier to sneak out if there isn’t a person floating over my shoulder.” Aisha snorted but went into the lamp without question.

Thomas looked upon his room, not knowing this would be the last time he would see it in this state. For all he would lose today, he would never regret grabbing the lamp from the attic and the life-changing decision he made on the spot.

Through the years Thomas would make many memories and friends. Go through many trials and tribulations. He would cry in pain and joy, in loss and exhaustion. But he would prevail through it all he would become one of the most learned scholars to walk the earth. Learning natural philosophy, politics, theology, culture, language and much, much more. He would make his own strides in these areas. Coming up with his own theories on religion, culture and the origin of the human race.

Through it all, Aisha would stay beside him getting to see sights she never knew, taste food that was mouth-watering and smell some of the most interesting things, and through Thomas’s intelligence, she gained her freedom when he one day wished her free from her curse.

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Kartik Aaryan shares pictures from his sister's birthday celebrations at home along with the self-made cake - Times of India

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Kartik Aaryan shares pictures from his sister's birthday celebrations at home along with the self-made cake - Times of India

Kartik Aaryan’s younger sister Kritika turned a year older today and this is the first time in the past 7 years that the brother-sister duo has celebrated her birthday together at home. Taking to Instagram, the talented actor also shared a few glimpses from the birthday bash as well.

Kritika, who is a doctor teamed up with her brother to bake a small birthday cake but ended up making a biscuit instead as per Kartik’s caption. He wrote, “Lockdown ka fayda – Celebrating Kittu’s bday together after 7 years ⏳❤️ Chota Cake Banane gaya , Bada Biscuit ban gaya 🤓 Happy Birthday Doctor KiKi 👩‍⚕️ .. Pride of the family 😘 @dr.kiki_” Check out the pictures here:

The brother-sister duo have been entertaining the audience by sharing posts from the self-quarantine at home. Not only that but Kartik has also stepped up and contributed to PM CARES fund apart from raising awareness about the outbreak of coronavirus.

On the professional front, Kartik was recently seen alongside Sara Ali Khan in ‘Love Aaj Kal‘ which unfortunately failed to make an impression at the box office. Meanwhile, he will soon be seen in the sequel of Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan’s 2007 psychological thriller ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa‘. The second instalment also stars Kiara Advani and is being helmed by Anees Bazmee.

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Staff Predictions | Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

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Staff Predictions | Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

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On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Name Win Loss Total Fights Win Percentage Alan Garcia 9 4 13 0.69230769230769 Alex Burgos 23 8 31 0.74193548387097 Amber Williams 18 5 23 0.78260869565217 Andrew Kang 8 0 8 1 Brandon Glass 15 2 17 0.88235294117647 Chris Nicastro 10 3 13 0.76923076923077 CJ Halloran 10 3 13 1.6666666666667 Eric Ramos 2 0 2 1 Joseph Rodriguez 11 3 14 14 Julio Sanchez 5 1 6 0.83333333333333 Liam Brady 24 6 30 0.8 Michael Burnell 18 8 26 0.69230769230769 Milo Taibi 0 1 1 0 Robert Contreras 2 0 2 1 Sarah Gruber 9 4 13 0.69230769230769 Shelbi Keyes 2 0 2 1 Ty Paul 23 3 26 0.88461538461538 Vince Minnick 4 0 4 1 R.L. Woodson 2 0 2 1

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

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While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

After several months of deliberation, and finding it hard to pick a winner, I have eventually come to the conclusion that Golovkin will win this fight. As with previous superfights, there are so many variables that make Canelo-GGG compelling, which will no doubt result in conflicting opinions on who will succeed.

As for the narrative, I do not see an opening like Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns, which has been mentioned in the same breath as this fight. Instead, the fight will probably start from long range, with both fighters regularly throwing the jab and partaking in the customary “feeling out” process.

Canelo will most likely take the early rounds and land a lot more than Golovkin will, due to his speed and reflexes. Though it’s worth noting that Canelo’s power, in my opinion, can be overestimated at times. Therefore, I can’t see whatever he lands being effective in terms of pushing Golovkin back, or discouraging him from coming forward.

As a consequence, I think Golovkin will be patient and will stalk his opponent constantly while keeping a high guard, in tandem with throwing his solid jab. He may have to lose a few rounds in the process, but I feel he will wait for Canelo to expend a lot of energy in the early rounds, which usually results in him taking a breather against the ropes.

As evidenced in previous fights, such as Canelo vs. James Kirkland and Canelo vs. Liam Smith, Canelo has shown a tendency to throw an abundance of punches, only to dwindle and seek some respite against the ropes. This is where Golovkin will have most of his success, in my opinion, with his opponent against the ropes and open to sickening body shots and uppercuts.

Granted, Canelo will succeed in landing shots, but the inability to hurt his opponent will be exhausting, both mentally and physically. Much harder punchers have hit Golovkin clean, and not once did he seem unsettled. And with the constant pressure of Golovkin, combined with his ability to cut off the ring, it will be a taxing experience that could force Canelo to eventually retreat towards the ropes, which is a situation that Golovkin loves to place his opponent in.

Pushing Canelo towards the ropes will be crucial for Golovkin in winning the fight, as it will allow him to negate Canelo’s strengths, while using his size advantage to maraud and overwhelm his opponent with damaging shots to the body and head.

Golovkin’s recent fights may have made him look more human, which dilutes his fearsome aura in the ring, but I still believe he has enough in the tank, physically and technically, to pin Canelo down and make him wilt in the middle rounds. I’m picking Golovkin by TKO in the sixth or seventh round.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

There’s isn’t a comparable mega-matchup in boxing to be made over the next two-three years–maybe even five-plus years. Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin pits a pair of great fighters together for which I have no, or very little, reason to doubt or dislike.

Alvarez is a beautiful boxer who possesses prodigious combination punching ability. He exemplifies a fighter that loves boxing, and his skills are indicative of a boxer who dedicated himself to the profession around 15 years old. However, Alvarez’s tale-of-the-tape details just aren’t suited for dominance at Middleweight and above.

In order to feel better about his chances I would’ve had to have seen Canelo fight at least two of the longer, younger lions at 154-pounds. Whether it was a sanctioning body/premium network issue, or the standard “he doesn’t bring any money to the table” defense, I needed to see Canelo against two of Demetrius Andrade, either Charlo brother, and while he’s newer to the champion ranks Jarrett Hurd.

Golovkin’s chosen to operate in the same often depleted middleweight waters that Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins reigned over for 10-plus years, 20 consecutive title defenses. Shout to Antwun Echols, no shade to Robert Allen. Golovkin’s criminal offense: Why didn’t he make the fight happen with Andre Ward?

All that aside, while middleweight contenders Daniel Jacobs (a former world champion), David Lemieux, Martin Murray and Curtis Stevens don’t all possess Alvarez’s complete skill set; each fighter possessed at least one equivalent or better skill, attribute and/or ability than Alvarez.

One narrative that developed during fight week is that Golovkin held back in some recent fights to secure this dream fight with Alvarez. No time to fully delve into the plausibility of such a long game.

I like Golovkin to use his excellent jab to probe Alvarez’s counter punching, and attempt to maintain a range that stifles Alvarez’s body work for as long as possible. Alvarez always looks to give the fans the action they want, so Rounds 2-5 will feature some great exchanges, but in Rounds 6 and 7 I expect Golovkin’s power and pressure to start degrading Alvarez’s effectiveness.

A bulked up Alvarez, who’ll need to avoid any stretches on the ropes, will be dealing with the extra mass while also being hit by the most lethal puncher he’s faced. The final 1/3 of the fight the question becomes: Does Golovkin author his greatest ‘drama show’ in his career’s biggest, and possibly final, HBO Pay-Per-View moment? Putting away Alvarez could be the most career-defining achievement for Golovkin. But, would a KO kill a lucrative rematch?

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Ah, the big fight. We’ve been waiting for this for nearly two years and it looks like it will be worth the wait. That being said, both fighters bring such different skill sets to the game that it’s hard to think what will happen.

The matchup reminds me of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan fight, except Canelo is the faster fighter now. That being said, Gennady Golovkin can lock down the ring like I’ve only seen Mike Tyson do, and there’s only so many ways to avoid body punches, so, if he can start strong to the body and head, I have Golovkin by the seventh or eighth.

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

Two years ago, I would say the fight is a bit of a mismatch with Gennady Golovkin being too strong for Canelo Alvarez. But Canelo is a better boxer now and at his peak, while Gennady is slower and older. GGG’s best chance is to jump on Canelo early, smoother him and bombard him with vicious body shots, throwing caution to the wind.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

If the usually durable Canelo can weather the early storm, I think he will outwork Gennady and avoid trouble in the late rounds after building a sizable lead, utilizing a surprisingly scientific game plan to outland GGG without getting hit as much in return.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Finally. After a long summer in which we had to endure preposterous hoopla for a clown show, we get what we’ve been waiting for. A true mega-fight, in this day in age. Gennady Golovkin vs. Canelo Alvarez, this Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Some big news was just announced as Kenny Bayless will host as referee. Something to keep a eye on.

A legacy fight for which Gennady Golovkin has been fighting for his entire career. While, Canelo makes his long-waiting debut in the Middleweight division. Las Vegas, Nevada, in which as much as GGG has accomplished in his career, this will be his first bout in the place labeled Sin City. As for Canelo, he’s absolutely no stranger to the bright lights on the Las Vegas strip.

Early on, I see the bout taking place with much eager intensity as a feeling out period can be. I believe the first 3-4 rounds will be at a steady, pick your spots pace. It will be a mistake in my opinion if Canelo goes toe-to-toe with Golovkin, at least early. Much pride is on the line here, but he must be careful. GGG might have the best jab in boxing. How Canelo will try to keep Golovkin at bay with jab will be telling. It would be a mistake for Canelo to invite GGG into the ropes. This isn’t Liam Smith, obviously.

Gameplans and adjustments are made on the fly in every sport. Something’s got to give here. If Golovkin can cut off the ring, as he does masterfully, and take it to Canelo, watch out. Canelo here has the quicker hands, but isn’t the most light on his feet. Can Canelo go at it with GGG inside? Will Bayless let GGG mug Canelo?

I want to say this goes the distance, but GGG knows that might not be the best opportunity for a win in Las Vegas against the Mexican superstar. I think GGG wears down Canelo in the late rounds. Canelo has had stamina issues in the past. I also think Canelo has over trained for this fight. Gennady Golovkin will get his signature win on Saturday night with a late round stoppage. The one win he has been waiting for his entire life.

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

I think that if GGG is intelligent on the defensive side and works behind his jab–the same one he relied on against David Lemieux–he will break Canelo down (mentally and physically) to earn a mid-to-late-rounds stoppage.

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

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Liam Brady, Graphic Designer/Staff Writer

While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Marilyn Paulino/RBRBoxing

Liam Brady, Graphic Designer/Staff Writer

While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Marilyn Paulino/RBRBoxing

Liam Brady, Graphic Designer/Staff Writer

While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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Staff Predictions | Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Marilyn Paulino/RBRBoxing

Liam Brady, Graphic Designer/Staff Writer

While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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Staff Predictions | Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Marilyn Paulino/RBRBoxing

Liam Brady, Graphic Designer/Staff Writer

While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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Staff Predictions | Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Marilyn Paulino/RBRBoxing

Liam Brady, Graphic Designer/Staff Writer

While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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Staff Predictions | Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Canelo Alvarez takes on Gennady Golovkin in a scheduled 12-round fight for the Middleweight championship of the world.

The long-awaited bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting 8:00 pm, EST.

Read on for Round By Round Boxing‘s staff predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin and let us know you think will win.

Round By Round Boxing Staff Predictions – 2017

Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin

Photo by Marilyn Paulino/RBRBoxing

Liam Brady, Graphic Designer/Staff Writer

While the fight may not captivate as many viewers as Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, several weeks ago, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is undoubtedly the flagship matchup in boxing.

Prediction: Golovkin

R.L. Woodson, Staff Writer

Give me Golovkin by late stoppage or a decision–which could likely get intriguing. This is boxing!

Prediction: Golovkin

CJ Halloran, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Amber Williams, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Andrew Kang, Staff Writer

The biggest and best superfight that can be made is finally here! This has the makings of a true classic and their styles almost guarantee an exciting match.

If he gives Alvarez too much room and respect as he did with Daniel Jacobs, he will fall right into Canelo’s strength and get peppered with quick and powerful counter shots.

I like the younger, fresher Canelo to win by late-round stoppage or close decision and pull off a mild upset.

Prediction: Canelo

Julio Sanchez, Photographer

Prediction: Canelo

Ty Paul, Staff Writer

Prediction: Golovkin

Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a notorious homebody and only fight out there could have gotten me off my ass, on to a plane and into the T-Mobile Arena–Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin.

Arriving at the Las Vegas airport on Thursday was really impressive as everywhere I turned there was some sort of Canelo or GGG advertisement.

This is the big fight I, and the rest of the world, have been salivating and waiting for for two years.

There are tons of different variables going into this fight–will Canelo’s new Hulk frame help or hinder his performance, is GGG truly on the decline and can Canelo take the Kazakh crushers punch?

The answer to all those questions, today, is we don’t know. But, let’s imagine that both fighters are at their best and come out working their optimal game plan. Who will win?

Canelo takes some early rounds, but GGG ends things late.

Prediction: Golovkin

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