Floyd Patterson – The Thinking Man’s Fighter

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Born on this day back in 1935, into an impoverished home that was nevertheless full of love … continue

The Mount Rushmore Of Sportsmen: The Four Greatest Athletes Of All-Time

01/03/2023 James Slater

Maybe it is due to the sad passing of football legend Pele, but numerous sports writers have, … continue

01/02/2023 James Slater

For a while now, a mythical fight between two British giants who both ruled the heavyweight division … continue

01/02/2023 James Slater

If he had lived, if he had not fallen victim to a terrible road accident that took … continue

12/30/2022 James Slater

No matter how many years go by, it seems the death of heavyweight king Sonny Liston never … continue

12/27/2022 James Slater

Former two-time heavyweight champ Tim Witherspoon celebrates his 65th birthday today. The Philly warrior with the jack-hammer … continue

12/26/2022 James Slater

“I know I’m bad, but he was crazy!” Muhammad Ali speaking about Jack Johnson in 1978. Jack … continue

12/21/2022 James Slater

Imagine if Donovan Ruddock, better known of course, as “Razor,” was fighting today. Ruddock – who was … continue

12/20/2022 James Slater

The great Emile Griffith was stopped just twice during his 112-fight, 19-year long pro career. One of … continue

12/19/2022 James Slater

In sad news, it has been reported how boxing referee Steve Smoger has passed away, this at … continue