There was a time when Howard Cosell was very much the voice of boxing; the man on the microphone whenever the big, big fights took place. Cosell, though, was far from the most popular sports commentator in the world, with some people, be it fans or active fighters, feeling the ABC man was just a little bit too big-headed and pompous for his own good.
Today In 1992: An Ageing Larry Holmes Stuck Around For All 12-Rounds With A Prime Evander Holyfield
Imagine if he’d fought him when he was in his prime. This was the feeling … read more