60 Years Ago Today: When Cassius Took Rome (and Olympic Gold)
It was 60 long and full years ago today when a young boxer named Cassius Clay won … continue
Boxing History
Boxing history articles
The Fastest Hands, The Biggest Heart – Meldrick Taylor
Has any other fighter you can quickly and easily think of ever had a greater combination of … continue
Ed Sanders – The Forgotten Heavyweight Who Humiliated Johansson And Almost Beat Liston
There are a number of “forgotten fighters,” ring warriors who made their mark back in the day … continue
One Of The Last Survivors Of The Golden Era Of The Heavyweight Division – Earnie Shavers
Larry Holmes, George Foreman, Leon Spinks, and George Chuvalo are still with us, yet there are not … continue
From Beer-Drinking Spectator To Tommy Morrison’s Late Sub Challenger – Tim Tomashek’s Surreal Night
Doughboy Vs. The Duke. This one belongs in a category all by itself. It was the evening … continue
The Bizarre Terry Norris-Luis Santana Trilogy: Fouls, Fakery And Fury
Never has a pound-for-pound star, closing in on greatness at the time, been so bizarrely derailed. Terry … continue
When The Great Henry Armstrong Made A Very Special Piece Of Boxing History: Armstrong Vs. Ambers
Becoming a two-weight, three-weight, even a four-weight world champion in the sport of boxing is considerably easier … continue
On This Day: The Great Joe Louis Notches Up His Final Ring Victory
On this day way back in 1951, the great Joe Louis won a fight for the very … continue
30 years on: recalling the incredible three-minute Benn vs Barkley war
30 years ago, Britain’s Nigel Benn scored one of his most thrillingly quick wins at world level. … continue
The Astonishing Career Of Buck “Tombstone” Smith
If James Brown was the hardest working man in show business, then maybe Buck Smith was the … continue