Eddie Futch – Muhammad Ali’s Kryptonite
For many, he is THE greatest boxing trainer of them all: Eddie Futch, trainer of champions, who passed away at … more “Eddie Futch – Muhammad Ali’s Kryptonite”
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After His Worst Ever Experience In The Ring – Muhammad Ali Was Still Capable Of Having Us In Tears (of laughter)
It was awful. It has been widely referred to as the fight that never should have happened. It was a … more “After His Worst Ever Experience In The Ring – Muhammad Ali Was Still Capable Of Having Us In Tears (of laughter)”
45 Years Ago Today: The Thrilla In Manila
Has any world heavyweight title fight, before or since, demanded so much from its two participants as the third fight … more “45 Years Ago Today: The Thrilla In Manila”
Kenny Norton: The Fighter Muhammad Ali Was Never Able To Master
During his long career (or two careers: 1960 to 1967 and 1970 to 1978; not counting the awful and needless … more “Kenny Norton: The Fighter Muhammad Ali Was Never Able To Master”
60 Years Ago Today: When Cassius Took Rome (and Olympic Gold)
It was 60 long and full years ago today when a young boxer named Cassius Clay won an Olympic gold … more “60 Years Ago Today: When Cassius Took Rome (and Olympic Gold)”
Today In 1979 – “The Greatest” Announced His Retirement; If Only Ali Had Made It Stick
Today in 1979, Muhammad Ali, who had made boxing history in his previous fight when he had defeated Leon Spinks … more “Today In 1979 – “The Greatest” Announced His Retirement; If Only Ali Had Made It Stick”
Mike Tyson Takes Another Look At A Dream Fight With Ali – “Ain’t Nobody Knocking Him Out”
It has been discussed, debated and fiercely argued about for years: who would win a Muhammad Ali Vs. Mike Tyson … more “Mike Tyson Takes Another Look At A Dream Fight With Ali – “Ain’t Nobody Knocking Him Out””
Tyson Fury Lists His Top-Five Greatest Heavyweights (says he would have beaten them all)
Bored with lists yet? Just lately, during the lockdown, many people have come out with lists, these lists compiling their … more “Tyson Fury Lists His Top-Five Greatest Heavyweights (says he would have beaten them all)”
Four Years Gone – How We Could Do With The Greatest Today
It was four years ago tomorrow. Back on June 3rd in 2016 – long before anybody had heard of the … more “Four Years Gone – How We Could Do With The Greatest Today”
Muhammad Ali IS The Greatest Heavyweight Ever And The Years He Was Forced To Stop Fighting Prove It
We’ve been reading quite a few ‘greatest heavyweights of all-time’ lists just recently, and in almost each case Muhammad Ali … more “Muhammad Ali IS The Greatest Heavyweight Ever And The Years He Was Forced To Stop Fighting Prove It”