How Great Was Michael Spinks? Untouchable As A Light-Heavyweight, Defined By One Fight At Heavyweight
Admit it: whenever you hear Michael Spinks’ name, you instantly think of one fight. It’s unavoidable – … continue
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15 Years Ago Today: The Great Arturo Gatti Died Aged Just 37
Arturo Gatti perhaps burned brighter than any fighter of his time. So many times, “Thunder” struck, sending … continue
Evander Holyfield Fields Rapid-Fire “Dream Fight” Questions! Tyson-Foreman, Tyson-Frazier, Tyson-Wilder, And More
Fans of “Dream Fight” scenarios will love this one. Living legend Evander Holyfield, the only four-time heavyweight … continue
On This Day: THE British Boxing Win – Randy Turpin Stuns Sugar Ray Robinson
Over the years, some great British boxing warriors have battled their way through massive, even monstrous odds. … continue
Recalling The Absolute War Kelvin Seabrooks and Thierry Jacob Engaged In On July 4th!
The term ‘closet classic’ refers to this fight. On this day, July 4th, 1987, in Calais, France, … continue
George Foreman Vs. Everett “Bigfoot” Martin: When Two Texans Collided
35 years ago, when he was well into his unlikely ring comeback, former heavyweight king George Foreman … continue
On This Day In 2009 We Lost Alexis Arguello
One of the greatest, most beloved world champions, Nicaragua’s Alexis Arguello, died on this day 15 years … continue
Former Heavyweight Title Challenger And Two-Time European Champ Steffen Tangstad Dies At Age 65
In sad news, it has been reported that Norway’s Steffen Tangstad has passed away at the age … continue
On This Day: Lennox Lewis Goes Pro; But Is He Canadian Or British, Fans Ask?
London, the Royal Albert Hall, June 27th, 1989. Lennox Lewis, a Canadian/British heavyweight who had won Olympic … continue
Born On This Day: The Great Freddie Mills; A Fighter Who Left Both A Legacy And A Mystery
People love a blood-and-guts ring warrior, and they also love a fascinating mystery. British boxing great Freddie … continue