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Riva Malavia is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. With Honors in English Literature, Riva brings a diverse perspective to her stories with her coverage of boxing's most popular figures like Canelo Alvarez, Gervonta Davis, Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and Terence Crawford. Riva has worked with some of the most prestigious news organizations in the world before finding her calling in sports journalism. Her professional journey included her work as a writer with a non-profit organization and later a marketing firm. Riva’s coverage blends technical analysis with literary storytelling to highlight the sport’s depth and drama. Her passion extends to icons like Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson both of whom she loves to write stories on. A former professional badminton player, she now plays recreationally, while her love for classic novels by Dickens, Dostoyevsky, and Austen fuels her off-the-clock passions.

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Claressa Shields Receives “Biggest Payday” Advice as Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions Leaves Doors Open

On the lines of an ongoing fued with Alycia Baumgardner, Claressa Shields is made a hefty offer for making the fight happen.

Team Teofimo Lopez Publicly Calls Out Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as Uncertainty Prevails After Beating Eimantas Stanionis

Team Teofimo Lopez is eagerly looking for a fight with Jaron Ennis first before he moves on to securing another big fight.

“Dry as a Bone”- Jaron Ennis’ Incredible Physical Transformation for Eimantas Stanionis Fight Leaves Boxing Fans in Disbelief

Jaron Ennis cuts down on weight drastically before his unification bout against Eimantas Stanionis on April 12, 2025.

Canelo Alvarez Loss Wounds Still Fresh as Edgar Berlanga Refuses to Bow Down: “I Could Beat Him”

Edgar Berlanga comments on losing to Canelo Alvarez, believing he would have won if he did a few things differently.

Edgar Berlanga Ruins Caleb Plant’s Day With a One-Word Insult

Edgar Berlanga slams Caleb Plant after winning his last match and looking for his fight while their war of words continues to escalate.

Taking Direct Shots at Gervonta Davis, Edgar Berlanga Calls Canelo Alvarez Loss a “Double Win”

Edgar Berlanga defends himself from Gervonta Davis' criticism for celebrating in Puerto Rico right after losing to Canelo Alvarez.

Edwin De Los Santos Stabbed in the Back as $400K Bombshell Rocks Boxer

Edwin De Los Santos is thrown off guard by the discrepancies in the offer made to him for the Keyshawn Davis fight.

David Benavidez Puts His Foot Down on Next Move After WBC Champ Crowning

David Benavidez has stepped up in the WBC light heavyweight ladder and plans to take on whoever comes his way next.

Jake Paul’s 2025 Fight Schedule Has One Big Problem

Jake Paul is planning ahead after his recent win against Mike Tyson. But who would possibly want to fight him?
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