Becoming a two-weight, three-weight, even a four-weight world champion in the sport of boxing is considerably easier today compared to in the golden days, the great days when boxing was one of the biggest sports in the world.… read full article “When The Great Henry Armstrong Made A Very Special Piece Of Boxing History: Armstrong Vs. Ambers”
Has there ever been a greater fighter who lost his pro debut? A greater fighter than Henry Armstrong? It sure seems doubtful. Armstrong, for many one of the top-five greatest fighters in boxing history, would rule the world at featherweight, lightweight and welterweight.… read full article “On This Day In 1931 – The Great Henry Armstrong Begins His Pro Career; With A KO Loss”
“He Was A Punching Machine” – Heavyweight legend George Foreman knows his fighters. The former two-time heavyweight king often takes to twitter to converse with fans, speaking about all things boxing. It’s always interesting to hear (or read) what “Big George” has to say about this fighter or that fighter.… read full article “Heavyweight Legend George Foreman Compares Joe Calzaghe To Henry Armstrong”