Recalling The Jack Johnson – Jim Jeffries “Fight Of The Century”
It was in July back in 1910 when one of the first fights to be handed “Fight … continue
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Emile Griffith: A Sensational Fighter Destined To Be Best Remembered For A Tragic Ring Encounter
Ten years ago today, one of the absolutely finest – and, through no real fault of his … continue
60 Years Ago: When Liston Crushed Patterson In A Repeat Showing Of Terrifying Punching Power
Talk about a rematch that was wholly and totally unnecessary. It was on this day 60 years … continue
As Good As He Was, Jack Sharkey Failed To Live By The Code: Never, Ever Take Your Eyes Off Jack Dempsey In A Fight!
Sucker punch or totally legal, legit shot? It was back in July of 1927, in New York … continue
Oscar De La Hoya Says He Started Drinking Alcohol Midway Through Training Camp For Pacquiao Fight, Knew It Was “Over”
It’s one of the worst beatings a great fighter ever took. It was one of the saddest … continue
Azumah Nelson Says “It Will Take A Miracle To Produce Another Boxing Legend”
Azumah Nelson is not the first fighter from a previous era to criticise today’s fighters and he … continue
Happy Birthday Azumah Nelson – Africa’s Greatest Fighter Turns 65
The greatest African fighter? Should the lofty distinction go to Dick Tiger (Nigerian)? To Ike Quartey (hailing … continue
Roberto Duran Says He Still Feels He Won The Marvin Hagler Fight
As fight fans know all too well, the great, the beloved Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed away in … continue
On This Day: In Making History, Jersey Joe Walcott Scores One Of The Greatest KO’s Of All-Time
Some knockouts are simply a joy to watch. Some KO’s, seemingly so effortlessly scored yet in fact … continue
On This Day: Evander Holyfield Boxes His Heavyweight Debut
Remember, older fight fans, when Evander Holyfield was “too small” to be able to mix it with … continue