Tag: Boxing History

The Michigan Assassin

The Michigan Assassin

For middleweight legend Stanley Ketchel, the boxing ring was the only theater in which his mania could legally project its voice. Born in 1886 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and
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Happy Birthday To “The Real Deal”

Happy Birthday To “The Real Deal”

“I shook up the world!” Famous words uttered by “The Greatest” that not only came to define Muhammad Ali, but also the victory of the underdog. Back in 1964
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Thomas Hearns At 67 – Both Years And Number Of Pro Fights: Where Does “The Hitman” Rank All-Time?

Thomas Hearns At 67 – Both Years And Number Of Pro Fights: Where Does “The Hitman” Rank All-Time?

There are, as I’m sure you will agree, fellow fight fans, certain boxers that never get old; … continue Thomas Hearns At 67 – Both Years And Number Of
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Oct. 18, 1991: Mercer vs Morrison

Oct. 18, 1991: Mercer vs Morrison

Most boxing fans are familiar with the ancient chestnut, “As the heavyweights go, so goes boxing,” and it would be difficult to argue that the old saw bears some
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George Liddard Crowned Youngest British Middleweight Champion After Stopping Conway -Boxing Results

George Liddard Crowned Youngest British Middleweight Champion After Stopping Conway -Boxing Results

Fans witnessed both a piece of British boxing history being made and a superbly impressive performance last … continue George Liddard Crowned Youngest British Middleweight Champion After Stopping Conway
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Oct. 17, 2015: Golovkin vs Lemieux

Oct. 17, 2015: Golovkin vs Lemieux

After David Lemieux had won the IBF version of the middleweight world title with an impressive battering of Hassan N’Dam in Montreal, a Lemieux vs Golovkin fight became one
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Former Undisputed Heavyweight King Lennox Lewis Lists His Top 5 All-Time Greatest Fighters

Former Undisputed Heavyweight King Lennox Lewis Lists His Top 5 All-Time Greatest Fighters

Fight fans love a list, especially when it’s an all-time great listing his own picks for the … continue Former Undisputed Heavyweight King Lennox Lewis Lists His Top 5
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Top 12 All-Time Most Intimidating Boxers

Top 12 All-Time Most Intimidating Boxers

Intimidation comes in many different forms: aggressive body language, rippling muscles, obnoxious trash talk, a preceding reputation, or the cold stare that sends tremors down the backbone. Whichever way
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Oct. 12, 1978: Scott vs Gregory

Oct. 12, 1978: Scott vs Gregory

It remains one of the more unlikely episodes in all of boxing history. A convicted criminal locked inside a maximum security penitentiary not only competed in sanctioned, professional boxing
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Oct. 7, 1932: McLarnin vs Leonard

Oct. 7, 1932: McLarnin vs Leonard

In boxing, the spectacle of a once-great champion left broken and humbled by Father Time is both profoundly disturbing and, sadly, all too common. With precious few exceptions, the
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