Today in 1979, Muhammad Ali, who had made boxing history in his previous fight when he had defeated Leon Spinks in a rematch to become the first man to win … Read more
It has been discussed, debated and fiercely argued about for years: who would win a Muhammad Ali Vs. Mike Tyson fight? Tyson fans insist their hero would have got the … Read more
Bored with lists yet? Just lately, during the lockdown, many people have come out with lists, these lists compiling their greatest this, their greatest that in boxing. Not one to … Read more
It was four years ago tomorrow. Back on June 3rd in 2016 – long before anybody had heard of the coronavirus, long before anybody knew the term, social distancing, before … Read more
We’ve been reading quite a few ‘greatest heavyweights of all-time’ lists just recently, and in almost each case Muhammad Ali has been placed right at the top. Deservedly. Definitely. Unquestionably. … Read more
ROUND 12: A GLORIOUS ERA By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán All of us who are passionate about sports enjoy remembering and entering … Read more
Former heavyweight and cruiserweight champ David Haye was a guest on the BBC podcast “Greatest Fights,” with Steve Bunce and Mike Costello, and Haye listed his top-five greatest heavyweights from … Read more
88 year old Bob Arum, still going strong today, has seen it all; he’s promoted it all. Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, “The Four Kings,” Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Marvin … Read more
Muhammad Ali fought plenty of guys twice, even three times, but he never wanted anything more to do with Jimmy Young after struggling mightily with him on April 30, 1976. … Read more
Like many fans, you might have caught the replay of the classic “Thrilla In Manila” last night, as ESPN aired the unforgettable third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier … Read more