How Great Was John Conteh?
Former WBC light-heavyweight champion John Conteh celebrates his 70th birthday today. The ever-popular scouser enjoyed a fine … continue
Boxing History
Boxing history articles
Ali-Liston II And The “Phantom Punch” – 56 Years Old And Still Dividing Opinions
Was it a punch nobody saw, or was it a punch Sonny Liston never saw? It was … continue
Bob Foster: A Great Light-Heavyweight Who Wanted To Be A Heavyweight
Very possibly the single hardest-hitting light-heavyweight in boxing history (though many experts point Archie Moore’s way when … continue
Marvelous Marvin Hagler Day In Brockton – An Emotional Tribute
As his many millions of fans know, the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler would have celebrated his 67th … continue
Remembering “Ringo” – Oscar Bonavena
Some say Argentine heavyweight Oscar Bonavena was as tough as he was crazy. Certainly, the man who … continue
Obie Walker: The Unstoppable 5’9” Heavyweight Who Was “Built Like A Bank Safe”
The feeling one gets from dipping into the seemingly endless crop of fascinating stories, about fights, about … continue
38 Years Ago Today: When Tim Witherspoon Gave Larry Holmes A “Terrible” Time
It’s somewhat ironic that, in the career of Tim Witherspoon, his finest performance came in his first … continue
Exclusive Interview With Jerry Izenberg: Frazier Told Me To Tell Ali To Shove His Apology Up His Ass!
90 year old Jerry Izenberg covered boxing in the golden era, during which all the greats – … continue
The Great Sugar Ray Leonard Turns 65
The great Sugar Ray Leonard, for many fans and experts the greatest living fighter, turns 65 today. … continue
On This Day: The Great Jerry Quarry Was Born
On this day back in 1945, one of the bravest, toughest, and often underrated heavyweights was born. … continue