Happy birthday “Big George” Foreman. The living legend turns 72 today. Here is a look back at one of his most epic fights.
All these years later, and it’s still for many people, THE heavyweight slugfest of heavyweight slugfests.… read full article “January 1976: Foreman Vs. Lyle – What A Way To Start A Year!”
…Ring Magazine Call It The Fight Of The Year: Zepeda Vs. Baranchyk
If a fight that lasts just five rounds has no less than eight knockdowns featured, you know it was just that – a FIGHT.… read full article “Bob Arum Called It “The Best Fight Since Foreman-Lyle””
The Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Star puncher Gerry Cooney met former world title challenger Ron Lyle in a classic young tiger Vs. old lion match-up. Cooney, seen by many as a future heavyweight king, put his lethal left hook to frightening use, in doing so proving how dangerous it can be if an ageing slugger sticks around in the ring too long.… read full article “Gerry Cooney Vs. Ron Lyle – When A Young Puncher Clashes With An Ageing Slugger”