The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today four-division world champion Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker is confirmed to attend festivities planned for the 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 9-12th.… Read Article
The History of Boxing with Emanuel Steward Part IV: Amateur Boxing
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“A lot of guys try to emulate him, but there will never be another Pernell Whitaker”—Emanuel Steward
Exclusive Interview by Geoffrey Ciani – With his vast wealth of knowledge, experience, and an amazing track record of success, Emanuel Steward is undoubtedly one of the greatest trainers the sport of boxing has ever seen. In fact Steward has trained and/or managed 41 World Champions, including the reigning heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko. This is Part Four of … Read Article
Iceman John Scully: “I think Riddick Bowe potentially could have been one of the best heavyweight champions ever”
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Exclusive Interview by Geoffrey Ciani – I was recently afforded the opportunity to have a very nice discussion with ‘Iceman’ John Scully. As a professional boxer, Scully posted a record of 38-11 with 21 wins coming by way of knockout during a career that spanned from 1988-2001. Scully shared his views on many of his contemporaries, including some of the biggest names in boxing from his era, including: Roy Jones Junior, Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, … Read Article
All Time Historical Survey Series Recap – The Original 8 Weight Classes & P4P
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by Geoffrey Ciani – Over the course of a sixteen month period beginning in June 2009, I conducted a series of surveys that all began with a very simple question: Who are the ten best heavyweights of all time? While contemplating my own list of top heavyweight pugilists, I decided gathering the input of others might help display a more accurate portrayal of what a ‘true’ top 10 list should look like. Now of course … Read Article