Boxing history articles
Bert Cooper was a fighter who was notorious for, as the saying goes, blowing hot and cold. When he was turned on, free of the … read more “George Foreman Vs. Bert Cooper – A Quit-Job, Cocaine And A “Set-Up””
Muhammad Ali has had the movie treatment, as has Mike Tyson, and Joe Louis, and James J. Braddock, and even Chuck Wepner. But not George … read more “Finally – A George Foreman Film To Be Made”
Former WBC light-heavyweight champion John Conteh celebrates his 70th birthday today. The ever-popular scouser enjoyed a fine career, at both amateur and pro level, and … read more “How Great Was John Conteh?”
Was it a punch nobody saw, or was it a punch Sonny Liston never saw? It was 56 years ago today, May 25th, 1965, when … read more “Ali-Liston II And The “Phantom Punch” – 56 Years Old And Still Dividing Opinions”
Very possibly the single hardest-hitting light-heavyweight in boxing history (though many experts point Archie Moore’s way when such a subject comes up; certainly, “The Ole’ … read more “Bob Foster: A Great Light-Heavyweight Who Wanted To Be A Heavyweight”
As his many millions of fans know, the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler would have celebrated his 67th birthday today, May 23rd. In tribute to the … read more “Marvelous Marvin Hagler Day In Brockton – An Emotional Tribute”
Some say Argentine heavyweight Oscar Bonavena was as tough as he was crazy. Certainly, the man who fought the likes of Ali, Frazier, Chuvalo, and … read more “Remembering “Ringo” – Oscar Bonavena”
The feeling one gets from dipping into the seemingly endless crop of fascinating stories, about fights, about fighters, about the amazing personalities from boxing history, … read more “Obie Walker: The Unstoppable 5’9” Heavyweight Who Was “Built Like A Bank Safe””
It’s somewhat ironic that, in the career of Tim Witherspoon, his finest performance came in his first big fight; a fight plenty of people felt … read more “38 Years Ago Today: When Tim Witherspoon Gave Larry Holmes A “Terrible” Time”
Mayor Robert F. Sullivan announces today a major event to celebrate the life of professional boxing legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler on Sunday, May 23rd at … read more “Brockton To Host Tribute To Marvin Hagler”