45 Years Ago Today: The Thrilla In Manila

10/01/2020 James Slater

Has any world heavyweight title fight, before or since, demanded so much from its two participants as … continue

25 Years Ago: When Naseem Hamed Won His First World Title And Looked Set For Greatness

09/30/2020 James Slater

When did the world see the peak Naseem Hamed? When did the boxing world see “The Prince” … continue

09/29/202009/28/2020 James Slater

During his long career (or two careers: 1960 to 1967 and 1970 to 1978; not counting the … continue

09/28/202009/28/2020 Bob Trieger

Whenever “Irish” Micky Ward is announced at fights, he usually receives the largest ovation from his army … continue

09/27/2020 James Slater

Marvelous Marvin Hagler had been made to fight so hard, for so long, and he was determined … continue

09/21/2020 James Slater

It was the great Rocky Marciano’s final fight, yet nobody knew it for a good few months. … continue

09/20/2020 James Slater

Ann Wolfe had some career in the ring. Going 24-1(16) – the one defeat, to Valerie Mahfood, … continue

09/20/202009/19/2020 James Slater

Aaron Snowell, best known as the former trainer of Mike Tyson, has written on social media how … continue

09/18/202009/18/2020 James Slater

The year 1980 produced what can only be described as a brutal mix of emotions for fight … continue

09/18/2020 James Slater

A decade ago today, when fighting on the undercard of a fight between Sugar Shane Mosley and … continue