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WBC – Aug. 15, 2017 – 12th Round

WBC - August 15, 2017

By Mauricio Sulaiman WBC President – Jose Sulaiman’s son The passing away of Frank Quill in Australia has closed yet another chapter in the history books of boxing and the WBC history. Frank wrote with golden letters several pages with […]

When the action was so great they did it three times: Boxing’s finest trilogies

James Slater - June 9, 2017

Sometimes a fight is so great, we simply have to see it again. Sometimes we are treated to an unforgettable tirilogy of fights. Here are ten of the finest in boxing history.

Video: Ken Norton vs Larry Holmes – Classic Fight Recap

Rummys Corner - March 27, 2017

Rummy’s Corner proudly presents another edition of a new ongoing series that will explore some of the greatest bouts in the rich history of professional boxing. This week’s second installment of “Classic Fight Recap” features the epic fifteen round heavyweight […]

When the ex-marine broke the draft dodger’s jaw – Norton-Ali

James Slater - April 1, 2016

It might be something of a morbid subject, but Muhammad Ali, a man who literally gave everything he had in the pursuit of the greatness he achieved in the ring, is, despite the ghastly health problems he has been suffering […]

What If A Fight That Never Happened Actually Did Happen? Joe Frazier Vs Ken Norton

Kent Appel - June 5, 2014

There are some fights that were possible but they never happened. In the case of Joe Frazier verses Ken Norton a little bit of alternative revisionist history is needed to set the stage for the fight to have happened. The […]

A Tribute To Ken Norton – 1943-2013

James Slater - September 19, 2013

As fans have no doubt read by now, heavyweight legend and former world champion Ken Norton passed away earlier today. The magnificently conditioned former U.S Marine, most famous for his three epic fights with Muhammad Ali, suffered a stroke last […]

Hall Flags at Half-Staff For Ken Norton

Boxing Hall of Fame - September 18, 2013

CANASTOTA, NY – SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of heavyweight champion Ken Norton, who passed away today in Las Vegas. He was 70. 1992 Hall of […]

Ken Norton: He Boxed A Near Masterpiece Against Ali, Yet Somehow Came Up Short

ESB - August 11, 2012

By James Slater: Former World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight king Ken Norton has been in the news this week, but unfortunately for unpleasant reasons. The 69-year-old sadly suffered a stroke this week and he is currently in hospital, fighting hard.

Heavyweight Legend Ken Norton Suffers Stroke, In Stable Condition In Hospital

ESB - August 9, 2012

By James Slater: According to a number of boxing web sites (I read the sad news on SecondsOut.com), former WBC heavyweight king Ken Norton suffered a stroke earlier today and is in a stable condition in hospital. Ironically, today is […]