R.I.P “Smokin’” Bert Cooper – 1966-2019
In very sad and somewhat shocking news, it has been reported how former heavyweight contender Bert Cooper … continue
Boxing History
Boxing history articles
Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez: The Four-Fight Rivalry That Began With Three First-Round Knockdowns And Ended Via Violent One-Punch KO
It was 15 years ago today when they first met: Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez – … continue
Ten Years Ago Today: When Pac-Man Met The Hitman – and carnage ensued
It was the worst night of British superstar Ricky Hatton’s career, and it was one of the … continue
The Perfect Punch – and the boxing immortal who threw it
62 years ago today, the great, the incomparable, the immortal Sugar Ray Robinson knocked out the rock-chinned … continue
Jimmy Young: The Super-Slick Heavyweight Who Made The Greats Look Bad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFLAVONru6g Jimmy Young could easily be looked at as the antithesis of the Philadelphia fighter. Though Jimmy … continue
25 Years Ago Today: When Michael Moorer Made Boxing History And Evander Holyfield Suffered A “Heart Attack”
For whatever reason, precious few southpaws have managed, over the long history of boxing, to claim the … continue
Video: Marvin Hagler – Top 5 Notable Wins
Marvelous Marvin Hagler is the featured boxer in this edition of the Top 5 Notable Wins series. … continue
Hagler/Hearns: Eight-Minutes Of Warfare That Had It All
Twelve letters: Hagler Hearns. Or six letters: The War. However you spell it out, the magnificent fight … continue
James Toney At His Best – As A Cruiserweight?
What is your favorite James Toney fight? There are of course quite a few gems to pick … continue
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Greatest Of The Greats
It was thirty years ago today when the one and only Sugar Ray Robinson passed away. The … continue