In the late 70’s and early 80’s, professional prizefighting enjoyed a major resurgence with stars such as Hearns, Hagler, Mancini, Duran, Arguello and Holmes inspiring keen interest from American
After decades of decline, the metropolis of Detroit, Michigan attempted to reverse the years of stagnation and neglect and reassert itself in the late 70s as one of America’s
A couple months back the boxing world marked the anniversary of the amazing night when “it happened,” when the “impossible dream” was fulfilled and a great fighter became a
Boxing, they say, is a young man’s game. An obvious fact, one would think, especially for a sport as rough and dangerous as pugilism. But on the other hand,
Trainer Andy Lee expects nothing less than great things from Ben Whittaker. Former champ and Emanuel Steward … continue Trainer Andy Lee Says Ben Whittaker Will Go On To
On October 7, 1995, top heavyweights Lennox Lewis and Tommy Morrison clashed at the Atlantic City Convention Center for Morrison’s IBC belt, though the title was a minor formality
In the summer of 1981, only two boxers mattered in America: WBA welterweight champion Thomas Hearns, and WBC welterweight champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Since the previous fall, when both
“Remember, Andy Lee! Remember Andy Lee,” Emanuel Steward, speaking to the writer back in November of 2006. … continue Trainer Andy Lee On Hamzah Sheeraz And How He’d Have
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
