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Pardon Me: Fritzie Zivic Takes Henry Armstrong’s Welterweight Title

February 26, 2021 by Phil Rice - Leave a comment
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When Fritzie Zivic climbed into the ring at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field on August 29, 1940, he was already a veteran … more “Pardon Me: Fritzie Zivic Takes Henry Armstrong’s Welterweight Title”

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Iron Mike’s Last Dance: The Night Tyson Turned Back The Clocks

February 25, 2021 by Joey Mills - Leave a comment
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“I have recently become a secret connoisseur of ‘last looks’. You know the way people look at you when they … more “Iron Mike’s Last Dance: The Night Tyson Turned Back The Clocks”

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On This Day 30 Years Ago: “Mutt” Haugen Beats “Macho” Camacho

February 23, 2021 by James Slater - Leave a comment
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Often in the sport of boxing, it is the two completely contrasting styles and personalities of the two fighters that … more “On This Day 30 Years Ago: “Mutt” Haugen Beats “Macho” Camacho”

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Remembering Jorge Luis Gonzalez – The Heavyweight Flop Who Defeated Lennox Lewis And Riddick Bowe

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 by James Slater - 1 Comment
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He was big, he was talented, his was able to get under even the thickest of skin with his trash-talk, … more “Remembering Jorge Luis Gonzalez – The Heavyweight Flop Who Defeated Lennox Lewis And Riddick Bowe”

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30 Years On And The Pain Of The Michael Watson Fight Still Haunts Chris Eubank

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by James Slater - 1 Comment
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Chris Eubank has granted Piers Morgan an exclusive interview, during which the former WBO middleweight and super-middleweight champion talks in-depth … more “30 Years On And The Pain Of The Michael Watson Fight Still Haunts Chris Eubank”

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Mexican Battles in the Super Featherweight Division

February 18, 2021February 17, 2021 by Rich Lopez - Leave a comment
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This weekend Miguel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez will battle for the WBC World Super Featherweight Title. When these two Mexican … more “Mexican Battles in the Super Featherweight Division”

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A Classic Turnaround – Recalling The Mike Weaver-Carl Williams Shootout

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by James Slater - Leave a comment
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Former WBA heavyweight champ Mike Weaver had a reputation for being able to completely and utterly turn a fight around … more “A Classic Turnaround – Recalling The Mike Weaver-Carl Williams Shootout”

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Conspiracy Theory: Ali Lost To Spinks On Purpose

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by James Slater - Leave a comment
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Almost everyone loves a good conspiracy theory, boxing fans included. Did Jack Johnson and Jack Dempsey really have a “secret … more “Conspiracy Theory: Ali Lost To Spinks On Purpose”

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70 Years On And The Savagery Of Sugar Ray Robinson-Jake LaMotta VI Still Stuns

February 14, 2021 by James Slater - Leave a comment
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Chicago Stadium, February 14, 1951: Sugar Ray Robinson-Jake LaMotta VI, for the middleweight championship of the world.

It was 70 … more “70 Years On And The Savagery Of Sugar Ray Robinson-Jake LaMotta VI Still Stuns”

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R.I.P Mitchell Rose – “The Cigarette Man” Passes At Age 51

February 13, 2021 by James Slater - 4 Comments
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Remember Eric Esch, AKA Butterbean? Of course, you do. Chances are, then, you will also remember Mitchell Rose, AKA “The … more “R.I.P Mitchell Rose – “The Cigarette Man” Passes At Age 51”

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