On This Day In ’63: Liston Repeats His Destruction Job In Needless Return With Patterson

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Talk about a pointless return fight, a strong case against rematch clauses. The time in heavyweight history … continue

The Tragic Case Of Alejandro Lavorante

07/21/202207/20/2022 James Slater

Argentine heavyweight Alejandro Lavorante was a big (for the time especially) 6’4” heavyweight who shared the ring … continue

07/19/2022 James Slater

One of the oldest adages in the sport of boxing is, “they always come back.” Well, you … continue

07/18/2022 James Slater

Jersey Joe Walcott and Mike McCallum: two great fighters who had nothing in common with each other, … continue

07/18/2022 James Slater

Larry Holmes never could say no to a buck, just like plenty of fighters. Holmes, who gave … continue

07/16/2022 James Slater

If the much celebrated (and so rightfully so) middleweight war between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns is … continue

07/14/2022 James Slater

Paul Williams, AKA “The Punisher,” really did seem to be on the road to greatness. The tall … continue

07/12/2022 James Slater

The Greatest Cruiserweight Fight Ever; The Last Great 15 Round Fight By the summer of 1986, the … continue

07/11/2022 James Slater

Some things will never change in boxing. Sugar Ray Robinson will always be referred to as the … continue

07/10/202207/10/2022 James Slater

For a while it looked as though Jake LaMotta might live to be 100 years old. The … continue