By Emilio Camacho, Esq. Mexico has an impressive imprint in boxing history. » Read More
Arturo “Thunder” Gatti: Hall Of Fame-Worthy Or Not!?
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By James Slater: Sadly, as we all know, Arturo “Thunder” Gatti passed away in July of 2009 (with still no definitive answer as to what happened that tragic day in Brazil), but had he lived, Gatti would soon be very interested in seeing whether or not the boxing writers of the day deem him worthy of being enshrined in The Hall of Fame in Canastota. » Read More
Reggie Johnson Interview
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By Michael R. Cumberbatch — Welcome to the inaugural edition of “Catching up With” — a feature series focusing on former champions. » Read More
Corrie Sanders – Days of Glory: A Sniper is Laid To Rest
-By Phenyo Molefe: Corrie Sanders’ life was celebrated as more than a thousand friends, family and sports personalities from various disciplines gathered on Monday to bid him farewell in a ceremony held in Pretoria, South Africa. » Read More
Corrie “The Sniper” Sanders…shot dead at age 47
-By Joseph Herron – It’s been confirmed that former WBO Heavyweight Champion Corrie “The Sniper” Sanders has died this morning after being shot in the stomach at the “Thatch Haven Restaurant” just outside of Pretoria, South Africa. » Read More
20 Years Ago Next Month, UK’s ‘Dark Destroyer’ Nigel Benn Wins WBC Crown
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By Rick Murray – Doesn’t time fly. It was early October 1992, and Nigel Benn -long-time labelled on both sides of the Atlantic as boxing’s most exciting fighter- is preparing to face awkward, cagey Italian spoiler and WBC 168lb. » Read More
Foreman Vs. Tyson: The Heavyweight Explosion Of Heavyweight Explosions!
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By James Slater:
“Boxing is the theatre of the unexpected,” Larry Merchant
“Fighting Tyson Would be Like Bird hunting for me; a bird’s nest on the ground,” George Foreman
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never heard Mike Tyson talk about potential 1990’s rival and fellow former heavyweight king George Foreman. » Read More
The History of Boxing with Emanuel Steward Part IV: Amateur Boxing
-“A lot of guys try to emulate him, but there will never be another Pernell Whitaker”—Emanuel Steward
Exclusive Interview by Geoffrey Ciani – With his vast wealth of knowledge, experience, and an amazing track record of success, Emanuel Steward is undoubtedly one of the greatest trainers the sport of boxing has ever seen. » Read More
Mike Tyson Vs. Evander Holyfield: Which Fighter Has The Greater Legacy?
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by James Slater: Somewhat as it is with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, the names Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson are destined to be forever linked. » Read More
Iceman John Scully: “I think Riddick Bowe potentially could have been one of the best heavyweight champions ever”
-Exclusive Interview by Geoffrey Ciani – I was recently afforded the opportunity to have a very nice discussion with ‘Iceman’ John Scully. » Read More