On This Day: When Evander Holyfield And Michael Dokes Gave Us A Heavyweight War To Cherish
Whether you prefer Evander Holyfield’s “Warrior” nickname, or his “Real Deal” ring monicker, there is absolutely no … continue
Boxing History
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On This Day In 1971, Ali And Frazier Met In “The Fight Of The Century” – Today, The Biggest Thing Is Boxing Vs. MMA
Today, as we are all on tenterhooks, bracing ourselves for the promised “Knockout Chaos” to be delivered … continue
On This Day: Wilfred Benitez Makes History As The Youngest World Champion Ever – A Record Never To Be Broken?
Some fighters make astonishingly rapid progress in the ring. When we think of fighters who conquered the … continue
Joe Calzaghe’s Hammering Of Jeff Lacy Turns 18
Was this perhaps the great Joe Calzaghe’s greatest ring performance? It was 18 years ago today when … continue
15 Years Ago Today: Juan Manuel Marquez And Juan Diaz Gave Us A Lightweight Classic
Toyota Center, Houston, Texas – February 28th 2009. The fight was dubbed: “A Battle for the Ages. … continue
The Tallest Boxers Of All Time
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of boxing skyscrapers. This is where reach matters more than … continue
How Great Was Stevie Johnston?
Two-time WBC lightweight champion Stevie Johnston of Denver, Colorado was a special talent in the ring. Sharp, … continue
60 Years Ago Today: The Ali Vs. Liston Fight – Still So Much To Remember
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the first fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston. At the … continue
Nigel Benn On How A Fight Between He And Carl Froch Might Have Gone: “I Know If I Catch Him, That’s It”
It is arguable that the super middleweight division ranks as the most exciting and talent-rich weight division … continue
On This Day In 1970: Joe Frazier Smokes Jimmy Ellis To Become Ali’s Successor
Rewind to the start of the 1970s, and the heavyweight waters were more than a little muddied. … continue