Ali, Foreman, Dundee, and Goodman – And The “Loosened Ropes” Myth

03/07/2023 James Slater

If any fight fan of a certain age or education hears talk of how purposely loosened ropes … continue

Thomas Hearns: The First Multi-Weight King

03/07/202303/07/2023 James Slater

Fighters can, if they are fashioned from enough of the precious stuff, achieve greatness in a multitude … continue

03/06/2023 James Slater

Mike Tyson made incredibly rapid progress as a boxer, as did Floyd Patterson. And one or two … continue

03/04/2023 James Slater

It certainly took Joe Calzaghe a long time to become a star as well as a fighter … continue

03/02/2023 James Slater

When it comes to a certain distinction, Hilmer Kenty is in a class of his own. For … continue

03/02/2023 James Slater

George Foreman Vs. Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson Vs. George Foreman (because you could argue both guys deserve … continue

03/01/2023 James Slater

After a simply incredible, never to be beaten heavyweight championship reign of 11 years and nine months, … continue

03/01/2023 James Slater

While you may point to Battling Nelson when it comes to the greatest boxer ever to have … continue

02/28/202302/28/2023 James Slater

It was 20 years ago tomorrow; the great Roy Jones Jr, a masterful force at middleweight, at … continue

02/26/202302/26/2023 James Slater

With last year’s passing of Earnie Shavers, the list of surviving Muhammad Ali opponents took another hit. … continue