Who from the always lively and dangerous fighting arena lived a more up-and-down, almost always colorful life than Bertram Cooper—aka “Smokin’ Bert?” The warrior from Philly, who was once trained … read more
Sixty years ago today in London, England, a fight took place that grew and grew mythologically, with each passing year adding more and more willing believers of the myth. The … read more
Fan-favourite Bert Cooper was known as a fighter who could give an opponent sheer hell on any given night, while “Smokin’ Bert” was also known as a fighter who could … read more
n May of 1992, Evander Holyfield was the heavyweight champion of the world and there was no doubt about it. Yet when it came to the best heavyweight fight of … read more
Saint Valentine’s Day – a time when most people are busy getting romantic. For some prizefighters, the day proved to be anything but a love-in. Here is a look at … read more