Tag: Boxing History

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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On This Day: The Great Sugar Ray Robinson Has His Last fight As A Welterweight; And He Only Takes Home One Dollar

On This Day: The Great Sugar Ray Robinson Has His Last fight As A Welterweight; And He Only Takes Home One Dollar

Some experts and historians say Sugar Ray Robinson ranks as the single greatest welterweight in all of … continue On This Day: The Great Sugar Ray Robinson Has His
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Aug. 6, 1970: Ramos vs Ramos

Aug. 6, 1970: Ramos vs Ramos

What became known as “The Night of the Ramos” happened on this day at the legendary Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles and for those who witnessed this bloody, action-packed
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30 Years Ago: When A “Beast” Was Primed And Ready To Tear Into “The Marvelous One” – Hagler-Mugabi

30 Years Ago: When A “Beast” Was Primed And Ready To Tear Into “The Marvelous One” – Hagler-Mugabi

Never let it be said that the great, indeed the “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler ever swerved a challenge. … continue 30 Years Ago: When A “Beast” Was Primed And Ready
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Farewell To Kenny Vice, A 135 Pound Warrior Who Fought ‘Em All

Farewell To Kenny Vice, A 135 Pound Warrior Who Fought ‘Em All

Another day, another sad one for the sport of boxing. News has broken of how tough, exciting, … continue Farewell To Kenny Vice, A 135 Pound Warrior Who Fought
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