Tag: Boxing History

James Toney at 57: Why “Lights Out” Still Stands Tall Among Boxing’s Greats

James Toney at 57: Why “Lights Out” Still Stands Tall Among Boxing’s Greats

Let’s take another look back at the quite awesome fighting ability a certain James Nathaniel Toney possessed … continue James Toney at 57: Why “Lights Out” Still Stands Tall
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Aug. 22, 1957: Patterson vs Rademacher

It is hardly controversial to say that 1976’s Rocky is the most identifiable boxing movie of all time. It won the Academy Award for Best Picture that year; it
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Aug. 17, 1938: Armstrong vs Ambers I

Aug. 17, 1938: Armstrong vs Ambers I

There is only one way to become a truly great boxer and that is to compete against other truly great boxers. Back in the day, if a fighter was
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On The Great Eddie Futch

On The Great Eddie Futch

Earlier this month serious fight fans and boxing history buffs tipped their hats and raised a glass to the memory of the late, great Eddie Futch as they marked the
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60 Years Ago: The Great Joe Frazier Goes Pro

60 Years Ago: The Great Joe Frazier Goes Pro

Woody Goss, AKA “Elwood The Rose,” is a footnote in heavyweight history, and the man from Lancaster, … continue 60 Years Ago: The Great Joe Frazier Goes Pro @
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The Making Of Mike Tyson

The Making Of Mike Tyson

It’s odd seeing something you have lived through presented as history. Aside from the sense of mortality that it engenders in a person, there is also the natural thought
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The Great Ring Career, And The Sad, Curious Death Of Featherweight Champ Chalky Wright

The Great Ring Career, And The Sad, Curious Death Of Featherweight Champ Chalky Wright

Known to the old timers as one of the hardest punchers of the featherweight division, former world … continue The Great Ring Career, And The Sad, Curious Death Of
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On This Day: Evander Holyfield Made History As The Only Four-Time Heavyweight Champ; But John Ruiz Called The Decision “Robbery Without A Gun”

On This Day: Evander Holyfield Made History As The Only Four-Time Heavyweight Champ; But John Ruiz Called The Decision “Robbery Without A Gun”

All-time great Evander Holyfield sure accomplished a heck of a lot during his long boxing career. Undisputed … continue On This Day: Evander Holyfield Made History As The Only
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Pat Brown Says Jake Paul’s Risky Fight Against Anthony Joshua Could Lead to Biggest Upset in Boxing History

Pat Brown Says Jake Paul’s Risky Fight Against Anthony Joshua Could Lead to Biggest Upset in Boxing History

Cruiserweight prospect Pat Brown says Jake Paul’s risky fight against Anthony Joshua “could work in his favor” → read article Pat Brown Says Jake Paul’s Risky Fight Against Anthony
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How Great Was Riddick Bowe? When “Big Daddy” Put Himself Amongst The Heavyweight Kings

How Great Was Riddick Bowe? When “Big Daddy” Put Himself Amongst The Heavyweight Kings

Former heavyweight king Riddick Bowe celebrates his 58th birthday today, and the man known as “Big Daddy” … continue How Great Was Riddick Bowe? When “Big Daddy” Put Himself
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