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Mayweather W12 Alvarez – Floyd’s Finest Performance?

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - Superstar Floyd Mayweather is back in the news right now, but for sad reasons. In fact, reports say any comeback plans Mayweather had for 2020 will now be put firmly on ice; this of course sue to the passing of Floyd's uncle and great trainer Roger Mayweather.

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Superstar Floyd Mayweather is back in the news right now, but for sad reasons. In fact, reports say any comeback plans Mayweather had for 2020 will now be put firmly … Read more

Before There Was Sugar There Was Chocolate

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 by Gary Tate

Boxing History - It was July 26, 1929 when 19-year old Kid Chocolate (aka Cuban Bon Bon) made his Canadian boxing debut at the 3-year old Maple Leaf Stadium in Toronto. He was already an elite pugilist whose masterful skills were displayed on a frequent basis to a beckoning world. He experienced no losses in the 37 pro bouts he had fought since turning pro in October 1927, and the Cuban-born Eligio Sardinias Montalvo also sported an unblemished record in his prior 22 amateur fights.

It was July 26, 1929 when 19-year old Kid Chocolate (aka Cuban Bon Bon) made his Canadian boxing debut at the 3-year old Maple Leaf Stadium in Toronto. He was … Read more

On This Day In 2000 – Corrales KO3 Gainer

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - Think about Diego Corrales, as many of us fight fans often do these days, and chances are big you will conjure up images of his epic fight with Jose Luis Castillo (for many THE greatest fight of recent times), or maybe his brave but losing and knockdown-filled fight with Floyd Mayweather. But “Chico” gave us so many other special performances and he also registered a good number of impressive wins.

An Underrated Performance From “Chico” Think about Diego Corrales, as many of us fight fans often do these days, and chances are big you will conjure up images of his … Read more

On This Day In 1897: Fitzsimmons KO’s Corbett (with Wyatt Earp in attendance)

March 19, 2020March 17, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - Corbett, making his second title defence, was in almost total control of the fight for most of the 13 rounds before the sudden ending. Knocking the far smaller Fitzsimmons down with a body assault in the sixth round and having the Cornish man in dire trouble, San Francisco's Corbett watched with amazement as the challenger managed to clamber up and see out the round. “Ruby Bob” took more sickening punishment over the course of rounds seven through 13. This was a fight that would certainly have been stopped if it took place today.

Boxing history was made on this day way back in 1897, as Bob Fitzsimmons unleashed his famed “solar plexus punch” to take out Jim Corbett and take the world heavyweight … Read more

30 Years Ago Today – The Greatest Fight Of The 1990s: Chavez Vs. Taylor

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - “Two seconds from glory.”

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“Two seconds from glory.” “Brilliance in defeat” Two headlines attributed to the absolute epic fight that took place thirty long years ago today: March 17, 1990 – Julio Cesar Chavez … Read more

On This Day In 1996 – Mike Tyson Regains A Portion Of The Heavyweight Title

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - Bruno talked a great fight: “I'm going to knock Tyson right into Don King's lap,” he vowed. And in light of how well Bruno did in his first meeting with “The Baddest Man On The Planet,” relatively speaking, some fans, British ones, were giving Bruno a shot against Tyson this time. How much did Tyson have left? Had his time spent behind bars taken something out of him, mentally or physically, or both?

Not long released from prison, former heavyweight king Mike Tyson, arguably a bigger attraction than ever, set about regaining the heavyweight crown he had lost to Buster Douglas six years … Read more

“The Night Of The Young Heavyweights” Proved Memorable For A Few Reasons: Tua, Golota, Briggs

March 16, 2020March 15, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - Briggs, who was seen by many as the next champ, was 25-0 when he entered the ring to face Darroll Wilson, a decent fighter who was unbeaten himself, having a couple of draws on his record. Briggs was forced to quit on his stool after three rounds. It was a big upset and an even bigger disappointment for the Brooklyn man. Briggs claimed he suffered an asthma attack and was unable to carry on. The two never had a rematch. Briggs did manage to regroup, later becoming the lineal champ by controversially decisioning George Foreman. Wilson was soon flattened by Tua, in a round, but he did later give guys like Ray Mercer (L10) and Oliver McCall (KOby4) decent fights.

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Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 15th 1996. An exciting heavyweight card dubbed “Night Of The Young Heavyweights” took place on this day in 1996, and the three main events all … Read more

On This Day In ’63 – The Great Archie Moore Scores His Final KO

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 by James Slater

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa_ZIeLf9GYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Archie Moore – Defensive Slips & Rolls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa_ZIeLf9GY) Were his final numbers 219 total fights with 131 KO’s scored, or 233 total … Read more

The Fight That Showed Floyd Mayweather Really Has Got A Chin

March 14, 2020March 13, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - May 1, 2010 - Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout his long (and who knows, perhaps not finished yet) career, Floyd Mayweather was always keen to avoid taking a punch. It is, after all, hit and not get hit; The Sweet Science. And Floyd was a master boxer. This defensive-minded approach (adopted by the older Mayweather, when he had become a real star) turned off many fans, who claimed Mayweather was a boring safety-first fighter. However, at times, when he had to do so, Mayweather could take a massive shot.

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May 1, 2010 – Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout his long (and who knows, perhaps not finished yet) career, Floyd Mayweather was always keen to avoid taking a punch. It is, … Read more

33 Years Ago Today – George Foreman Fights Steve Zouski And THE Comeback Gets Underway

March 9, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing History - THE boxing comeback? Maybe. It was 33 years ago today, March 9th, 1987, when former heavyweight king George Foreman shocked the boxing world by launching a comeback that was mostly if not exclusively, inspired by a need for money. And a dream.

THE boxing comeback? Maybe. It was 33 years ago today, March 9th, 1987, when former heavyweight king George Foreman shocked the boxing world by launching a comeback that was mostly … Read more