35 Years Ago: The Great Thomas Hearns Makes History!
35 years ago (October 29 198), the great Thomas Hearns, who had set himself the lofty goal … continue
Boxing History
Boxing history articles
30 Years Ago: When Jerry Quarry Was Disgracefully Allowed To Get In The Ring With Ron Cranmer
Jerry Quarry, who was motivated, perhaps forced to get into the ring by a domineering father’s pride … continue
Sugar Ray Leonard Vs. Iran Barkley (in 1988 or 1989) – Who Would Have Won?
The way Iran Barkley tells it, Sugar Ray Leonard wanted no part of him. No thanks, no … continue
On This Day: When Riddick Bowe Banged Out Bert Cooper
Fan-favourite Bert Cooper was known as a fighter who could give an opponent sheer hell on any … continue
Weaver Vs. Coetzee: An Underrated Heavyweight Slugfest
Politics aside, the WBA heavyweight title fight that took place 42 years ago this week (October 25 … continue
DOCUMENTARY: HBO’s Heavyweight World Series
With the Fabulous Five carrying boxing, the heavyweights needed to get it in gear if they hoped … continue
Happy Birthday Gerald McClellan: The G-Man Turns 55
Today, former middleweight king Gerald McClellan turns 55. Whenever a fight fan hears McClellan’s name, or thinks … continue
On This Day: The Great Harry Greb, AKA “The Pittsburgh Windmill,” Dies On The Operating Table
For some, he ranks as the greatest fighter of them all. For many more, Harry Greb ranks … continue
Evander Holyfield Turns 60!
Living legend Evander Holyfield, the only four-time heavyweight champion in boxing history, celebrates his 60th birthday today. … continue
The Great Thomas Hearns Turns 64
All-time great Thomas Hearns turns 64 today. Born in Grand Junction, Tennessee, Hearns would go on to … continue