Johnny Tapia to Meet Dying Fan

27.02.04 – World Champion Johnny Tapia says he is honored to grant a fan’s dying request to meet the boxer in person. 78-year-old Albuquerque resident John Tapia (no relation) has … Read more

Boxing At The Movies

26.02.04 – By Matthew Hurley: With the release of “Against The Ropes”, a film loosely based on the life of boxing manager Jackie Kallen, it occurred to me just how … Read more

Great KO’s: Leotis Martin vs Sonny Liston

26.02.04 – By Jim Amato: In December of 1969 Charles “Sonny” Liston the former heavyweight champion of the world was in the midst of a remarkable comeback. Following his disastrous … Read more

Casamayor Never Left Los Angeles!

26.02.04 – By Fiona Manning: Now the truth is out. Despite all talk of former WBA 130 pound champion and WBO No. 1 contender Joel Casamayor abruptly leaving longtime trainer … Read more

It’s Ruiz One More Time!

26.02.04 – By Jim Amato: Well now it’s official, John Ruiz is again the heavyweight champion of the world according to the W.B.A. How many boxing fans will take this … Read more

40 Years Ago: He Shook Up The World

26.02.04 – By Frank Lotierzo: This Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary that a 7-1 underdog named Cassius Clay upset World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston in Miami Beach Florida. *You’re 40 … Read more