Tag: Boxing History

Top 12 All-Time Greatest Upsets

Top 12 All-Time Greatest Upsets

How does one measure an upset? Simple: by the number of chins on the floor at the end of the fight. And the power of the shockwaves felt by
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Sept. 12, 1951: Robinson vs Turpin

Sept. 12, 1951: Robinson vs Turpin

The first Robinson vs Turpin battle took place in London, England just two months before the second, and it will forever stand as one of the greatest upsets in
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Ten Years Since Floyd Mayweather’s “Final Fight” Against Berto

Ten Years Since Floyd Mayweather’s “Final Fight” Against Berto

By all rights and standards, the superb, you might even say flawless ring career of the so-called … continue Ten Years Since Floyd Mayweather’s “Final Fight” Against Berto @
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Canelo Confident: The Mexican Champion Vows to Defeat Crawford and Cement His Place in Boxing History

Canelo Confident: The Mexican Champion Vows to Defeat Crawford and Cement His Place in Boxing History

Canelo Alvarez admits that a victory over Terence Crawford will improve his “legacy” in their superfight this … continue Canelo Confident: The Mexican Champion Vows to Defeat Crawford and
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Sept. 8, 1950: Pep vs Saddler III

Sept. 8, 1950: Pep vs Saddler III

Pep vs Saddler. For die-hard fans of fisticuffs, those four syllables conjure up all kinds of recollections and images and important facts from the rich history of pugilism. Their
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One Night In Vegas

One Night In Vegas

Part of ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series, One Night in Vegas offers fans of boxing and Mike Tyson something other than a conventional documentary on the exploits of “Iron Mike,”
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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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