The latest boxing interviews from boxers all over the world
WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez (46-1, 30 KOs) takes on WBO cruiserweight title holder Chris “The Gentleman” Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) in a twelve-round cruiserweight unification bout at the Venue Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 16th.
At a recent movie convention, this ESB contributor was able to spend some time with veteran actor David Clennon (“The Thing,” “The Greatest,” “Being There,” “Gone Girl,” “The Couch Trip,” “The Right Stuff”) – and the 81 year old had some interesting things to say about all-time great Muhammad Ali.
When we fight, fans think of an underrated great or, perhaps, an underappreciated great; one or two light-heavyweight names crop up, or maybe more.
1980s heavyweight powerhouse Gerry Cooney engaged in a number of massive fights, often times against fellow big punchers. Today, long retired and with a fine career to look back on, Gerry hosts his radio show.
Some dates, when they roll around, instantly make a fight fan think about a special fight. Today, June 9th, is one such day and date.
Imagine, fellow fight fan, if you can, a card that features the heavyweight king fighting a live underdog, this in a fight that turned out to be a thriller – with the great duo of Roberto Duran and Carlos Palomino serving up under-card, yes, undercard action!
Cruiserweight warrior and a former IBF champ, Lee Roy Murphy had some exciting ring career. But though the man from Chicago engaged in five world title fights, and though he also made a dent up at heavyweight and was a special amateur, Murphy is best known for one fight.
Not long to go now until the massive four-belt heavyweight unification showdown between rival, unbeaten champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk finally happens.
It’s fair to say Tim Witherspoon was a fine fighter who had all the fundamentals, the Philly fighter having the tools as well as the teaching.
As we posthumously wish the great Arturo Gatti a happy 52nd birthday, one of the men “Thunder” went to war with during his enormously thrilling career is also thinking about Arturo.