Lightweight Great Ike Williams Toughest Opponent Was The Mob
“He could have played piano with boxing gloves on”, said a ringside reporter as quoted in Bert … continue
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Halloween Night In ’92: When Lennox Lewis Was Too Scary (and too good) For His Own Good
Talk about an electrifying performance that proved to be far too good for the winning protagonist. It … continue
Zaire ’74: Muhammad Ali’s Finest Hour
Today marks the 46th anniversary of what is still the single biggest world heavyweight title fight in … continue
On This Day 60 Years Ago: Clay Vs. Hunsaker And The Birth Of A Legend
60 long, long years ago today at The Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, an 18 year old … continue
The Brutal Murder Of Trevor Berbick
During the early hours of the morning of October 28th, 2006, the butchered body of former heavyweight … continue
The Honeyghan-Vaca Rivalry: An Upset And Then A Complete Annihilation
British great Lloyd Honeyghan won the welterweight crown with a monumental upset, and “The Ragamuffin Man” lost … continue
On This Day In ’88: The Great James Toney Goes Pro
After compiling an amateur career of 35 fights, with just two losses, 20-year old James Toney went … continue
50 Years Ago: When Ali Returned As A Hero To Face “The Great White Hope”
If you want to talk about a comeback, a great, against all odds boxing comeback, then the … continue
Eight Years Gone But Never Forgotten: Emanuel Steward
Whenever a boxing pundit, expert, historian, or just plain fan attempts to compile a list of the … continue
30 Years Ago: When Buster Douglas’ Big Flop Against Evander Holyfield Forever Robbed Us Of A Douglas-Tyson II
There were so many questions being asked going into the James Douglas-Evander Holyfield world heavyweight title fight … continue