
Jaideep R. Unnithan is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports and one of the division’s most trusted voices. Since joining in October 2022, he has brought a deep love for the sport into every story, whether reporting on live bouts with the ES LiveEvent Desk or unpacking the legacy of fighters from different eras as part of the features desk. Trained under EssentiallySports’ prestigious Journalistic Excellence Program, which is a specialized training initiative designed to refine top writers' skills through mentorship and advanced sports journalism techniques, Jaideep’s writing reflects a quiet authority shaped by two years of covering boxing’s flashpoints and fault lines. He is drawn to the warrior code of legends like Alexis Argüello and Marvin Hagler, while also staying attuned to the promise of rising stars like Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, David Benavidez, and Dmitry Bivol. Jaideep has a special fascination with Naoya Inoue’s old-school grit. Beyond writing, he reads widely, a habit that sharpens his storytelling, whether he’s tracing the rhythm of a classic fight or preparing his next ringside dispatch. Before joining EssentiallySports, Jaideep worked as a client manager and team manager in corporate roles, bringing strong organizational and communication skills to his journalistic career. He has also completed notable certifications, including a Non-Fiction Book Writing Workshop.
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Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz “Angry and Disappointed” by Judges’ Decision to End Lamont Roach Jr. Fight in a Stalemate
Check this out: Isaac Cruz critiques the judges’ decision that resulted in a debatable draw with Lamont Roach Jr.

Ryan Garcia Calls Out Terence Crawford’s “Cowardness” After $300K WBC Fiasco Reaches U.S. House of Representatives
Terence Crawford gets a rap on the knuckle for the WBC fiasco; Ryan Garcia terms it an act of ‘cowardness.’

Logan Paul Reveals Real Roadblock to Conor McGregor Fight as WWE Star Stays Firm on Boxing Return
Jake Paul’s elder brother, Logan Paul, spills the beans on a potential boxing return against MMA icon Conor McGregor.

Teofimo Lopez Gives Harsh Reality Check to Shakur Stevenson, Terence Crawford, and Co. for Having Wishful Thinking
Ahead of their superfight in January, Teofimo Lopez downplays Shakur Stevenson’s close friendship with Terence Crawford and Keyshawn Davis.

Lamont Roach Jr’s Medical Update on Mid-Fight Injury Draws Praise After Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Draw
Possible reasons behind the draw with Isaac Cruz emerge as Lamont Roach reveals a hand injury during the fight.

Gervonta Davis Goes on Fiery Rant Against Jake Paul in a Series of Deleted Posts
Check this out: After weeks of silence, Gervonta Davis slams Jake Paul and MVP only to delete the posts later.

Ryan Garcia, Shakur Stevenson, and Others Frustrated After Judges’ Decision for Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr.
Check this out: Boxing royalty pours its hearts out after Lamont Roach Jr. and Isaac Cruz stretch to a draw.

Terence Crawford’s Next Fight Decided by Boxing World as Erislandy Lara Defends WBA Title at Cruz vs. Roach
Erislandy Lara’s unanimous win over unheralded Johan Gonzalez dissuades a potential matchup against Terence Crawford.

Errol Spence Jr’s Plea Accepted by Richardson Hitchins in Fiery Response to Frank Martin’s KO Win
Frank Martin’s return win sparks talk of intriguing matchups, with Errol Spence Jr. suggesting Richardson Hitchins.

Fans Turn On Ian Garry as New Footage of Khamzat Chimaev Altercation Goes Viral
Check this out: The close-up angle of the altercation with Ian Garry draws instant support for Khamzat Chimaev.

Martial Arts Event Delayed After Promotion Fails to Pay Florida Commission Appointed Officials
Find out which martial arts event ran into major issues due to payment delay after completing their 58th edition in Miami.

Where Is O’Shaquie Foster From? Nationality, Ethnicity, and Religion of WBC Champ
Ahead of the big fight against champion Stephen Fulton, let’s take a look at a few details about featherweight titleholder O’Shaquie Foster.


