Muhammad Ali, Honored with U.S. Postage Stamp
There was once a time, even upon returning from the 1960 Rome Olympics with a gold medal, that Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, couldn’t get waited on at a restaurant … read more
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Rashidi Ellis Stops Fortuna; Ready For All Comers at 147 or 154 – Boxing Results
Welterweight contender “Speedy” Rashidi Ellis was looking to make a statement on Saturday against former WBA “regular” junior lightweight champion Javier Fortuna. And he did, but the end result was … read more
Katie Taylor Named Professional Boxer of the Year by Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame
The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame and Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort always combine forces to put on a great induction ceremony every year. However, this year’s event had a … read more
Taylor-Serrano III: Katie Taylor Outworks Serrano in Trilogy Finale on Record-Breaking All-Women’s MSG Fight
In what was likely the final chapter of their storied rivalry, Ireland’s Katie Taylor defeated Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano by majority decision to successfully defend her undisputed super lightweight … read more
Willie Pep Mural Continues Fighter’s Legacy
It has been said a man is not dead until he is forgotten. In that case, Willie Pep lives on. More than a decade-and-a-half after his body was laid to … read more
Fighters Mingle Once Again at John Scully’s Boxers Reunion
Former light heavyweight world title challenger John Scully – who has recently been in the spotlight for raising funds for retired boxers – held his latest Amateur Boxers Reunion at … read more
Jimmy Burchfield: The Boxing Promoter Keeping the Sport Alive in New England May Have a World Champion This Week
Rhode Island-based promoter Jimmy Burchfield opened up boxing in Connecticut this year with a mega Pro-Am card at Mohegan Sun Casino this past Saturday. An exciting night of matches ended … read more
Roy Jones Jr. Caps Off Memorable Career with Hall of Fame Induction
By Kirk Lang – After a storied career that saw him, among other things, become the first former middleweight champion in 106 years to also win a heavyweight belt, Roy … read more