June 9, 1978 – Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
Unbeaten and, to his own disgust, largely ignored heavyweight contender Larry Holmes was getting a shot at the WBC crown. » Read Full Article
Champions (not quite) Forever: Ali, Frazier, Norton and the sadness of their final fights
- Leave a CommentIt’s proven so, so hard for a number of great fighters to exit the sport on a win. » Read Full Article
WBC – Aug. 15, 2017 – 12th Round
- Leave a CommentBy 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. » Read Full Article
When the action was so great they did it three times: Boxing’s finest trilogies
- Leave a CommentSometimes a fight is so great, we simply have to see it again. » Read Full Article
Video: Ken Norton vs Larry Holmes – Classic Fight Recap
- Leave a CommentRummy’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. » Read Full Article
When the ex-marine broke the draft dodger’s jaw – Norton-Ali
-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 with for over three decades, outliving his former ring rivals by a quite substantial amount of time. » Read Full Article
What If A Fight That Never Happened Actually Did Happen? Joe Frazier Vs Ken Norton
-There are some fights that were possible but they never happened. » Read Full Article
A Tribute To Ken Norton – 1943-2013
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As fans have no doubt read by now, heavyweight legend and former world champion Ken Norton passed away earlier today. » Read Full Article
Hall Flags at Half-Staff For Ken Norton
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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. » Read Full Article
Ken Norton: He Boxed A Near Masterpiece Against Ali, Yet Somehow Came Up Short
-By James Slater: Former World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight king Ken Norton has been in the news this week, but unfortunately for unpleasant reasons. » Read Full Article
