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Gerry Cooney Hits 64 – Remembering When He Was A Superstar

08/04/2020 James Slater
Gerry Cooney Hits 64 – Remembering When He Was A Superstar

Gerry Cooney turns 64 today. The towering Irish-American who retired three decades ago, having lost to George … continue

George Vs. George – When Foreman Ran Into Chuvalo

08/04/2020 James Slater
George Vs. George – When Foreman Ran Into Chuvalo

A half century ago this August 4, a heavyweight collision took place that is still something of … continue

Tim Tszyu Out To Make His Own Name: If I Can Do Half Of What My Father Did, I’m Going To Be Great

08/04/202008/03/2020 James Slater
Tim Tszyu Out To Make His Own Name: If I Can Do Half Of What My Father Did, I'm Going To Be Great

Kostya Tszyu is recognized by all as a great, great fighter. The finest 140 pound fighter in … continue

The Up And Down Career Of Colombian Warrior Bernardo Mercado

08/03/202008/03/2020 James Slater
The Up And Down Career Of Colombian Warrior Bernardo Mercado

There have not been too many notable heavyweights to come from Colombia, but rough, tough and gutsy … continue

Ray Robinson Won’t Let Up, Continues To Call Out Terence Crawford

08/03/2020 James Slater
Ray Robinson Won't Let Up, Continues To Call Out Terence Crawford

Who will Terence Crawford fight next? When will the unbeaten pound-for-pound fighter box next? Crawford has not … continue

Mike Tyson On Roy Jones Jr Bout – “I’m Looking Forward To Recapturing My Glory”

08/02/2020 James Slater
Mike Tyson On Roy Jones Jr Bout – “I'm Looking Forward To Recapturing My Glory”

Mike Tyson has not scored a knockout since way back in February of 2003, when he took … continue

40 Years On: The Tex Cobb – Earnie Shavers War Remembered

08/02/202008/02/2020 James Slater
40 Years On: The Tex Cobb - Earnie Shavers War Remembered

“Nobody hits like Shavers. If anybody hit harder than Shavers, I’d shoot him,” Randy “Tex” Cobb. There … continue

David Haye On Tyson-Jones Jr: How Many Explosions Has Tyson Got In Him At 54?”

08/01/2020 James Slater
David Haye On Tyson-Jones Jr: How Many Explosions Has Tyson Got In Him At 54?”

It’s interesting that, while plenty of pundits have taken offense at the September 12 exhibition fight between … continue

Will Manny Pacquiao Fight In 2020? “I’m Just Not Sure It’s Possible,” Says MP Promotions President

08/01/202008/01/2020 James Slater
Will Manny Pacquiao Fight In 2020? “I'm Just Not Sure It's Possible,” Says MP Promotions President

As fans know, it’s been just over a year since superstar and all-time great Manny Pacquiao stepped … continue

40 Years Ago – When “Hitman” Thomas Hearns Won His First World Title With Destruction Of Pipino Cuevas

08/01/202008/01/2020 James Slater
40 Years Ago – When “Hitman” Thomas Hearns Won His First World Title With Destruction Of Pipino Cuevas

It would prove to be the first of many – many world titles won and many great … continue

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