When the heat melted Sugar Ray Robinson
It was 67 years ago this month that the immortal Sugar Ray Robinson, then the middleweight champion … continue
Boxing History
Boxing history articles
30 Years Later: Recalling “The War” – Leonard/Hearns II
Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns, the two greatest welterweights of their era, had met in 1981. … continue
George Foreman Vs. Larry Holmes: Who Wins?
Between them, these two all-time greats compiled astonishing numbers: 145 wins, just 11 losses, and a staggering … continue
Roberto Duran: The Greatest Lightweight Ever?
With the new documentary film ‘I am Duran’ currently getting nothing but great reviews, Duran is a … continue
Ali: The Exile Years
It was the height of America’s most unpopular (some would say needless) war, and Muhammad Ali, having … continue
How Great Was Aaron Pryor, and how great could he have become?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdE3fhlKehM How great was Aaron Pryor? An amateur standout who met, amongst other future stars, Thomas Hearns … continue
Respecting The Great Larry Holmes
There was a time, quite remarkably when we look back now, when the great Larry Holmes, as … continue
Happy Birthday Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Marvin Nathaniel Hagler, for many the greatest, the toughest, the hardest middleweight in boxing history, today celebrates … continue
On This Date 30 Years Ago: Michael Watson Stopped Nigel Benn In A Domestic Classic
It was a Sunday evening to remember 30 years ago on this date: May 21st, 1989. Unbeaten … continue
May 18, 2002: The Gatti-Ward Rivalry Begins
May 18th, Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut. It was on the above date (some 17 years ago … continue