Tag: Boxing History

Donald Curry at 64: Remembering the Lone Star Cobra’s Rise and Struggles

Donald Curry at 64: Remembering the Lone Star Cobra’s Rise and Struggles

Once the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, Forth Worth’s Donald Curry today celebrates his 64th birthday. … continue Donald Curry at 64: Remembering the Lone Star Cobra’s Rise
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Happy Birthday To “The Rock”

Happy Birthday To “The Rock”

A few days back the boxing world marked the anniversary of the birth of legendary heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, and we will always pay tribute to the one and
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Lennox Lewis At 60: How To Rank Lewis Amongst The All-Time Greats

Lennox Lewis At 60: How To Rank Lewis Amongst The All-Time Greats

Retired heavyweight great Lennox Claudius Lewis turns 60 today, September 2; Lennox was born in London on … continue Lennox Lewis At 60: How To Rank Lewis Amongst The
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30 Years Ago Today: A Nation Sheds A Tear As Hero Bruno Finally Makes Good On His Heavyweight Dream

30 Years Ago Today: A Nation Sheds A Tear As Hero Bruno Finally Makes Good On His Heavyweight Dream

Frank Bruno enjoys fame all over the world, yet in Great Britain, where he remains a national … continue 30 Years Ago Today: A Nation Sheds A Tear As
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R.I.P Joe Bugner, The Underrated Heavyweight Passes Away At 75

R.I.P Joe Bugner, The Underrated Heavyweight Passes Away At 75

It’s sad news, it’s been reported that yet another member of the glorious heavyweight golden era that … continue R.I.P Joe Bugner, The Underrated Heavyweight Passes Away At 75
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On This Day: A Date That Saw One Heavyweight Legend Pass Away, And Another Born – Marciano And Shavers

On This Day: A Date That Saw One Heavyweight Legend Pass Away, And Another Born – Marciano And Shavers

Two heavyweight sluggers, neither of them still with us, share an important date. Heavyweight warrior, puncher, and … continue On This Day: A Date That Saw One Heavyweight Legend
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The Time The Great Thomas Hearns Was Serious About Fighting Mike Tyson! (And Emanuel Steward Talked Him Out Of It)

The Time The Great Thomas Hearns Was Serious About Fighting Mike Tyson! (And Emanuel Steward Talked Him Out Of It)

Rewind to the summer of 1991, and all-time great Thomas Hearns was riding another high; the 32-year-old … continue The Time The Great Thomas Hearns Was Serious About Fighting
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Big Celebration Planned For Manila On The 50th Anniversary Of Ali-Frazier III

Big Celebration Planned For Manila On The 50th Anniversary Of Ali-Frazier III

Manila, the Philippines – the place to be as far as boxing fans, the world’s press and … continue Big Celebration Planned For Manila On The 50th Anniversary Of
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Remembering The Money Fight

Remembering The Money Fight

Time flies, doesn’t it? Hard to believe it was eight years ago, a long time in athletic terms, and for many it’s even harder to recall why they got
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest Middleweights

Top 12 All-Time Greatest Middleweights

The middleweights have traditionally been regarded as one of boxing’s true “glamour” divisions, boasting some of the best talent to ever lace ’em up and some of the fight
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