Yesterday was the anniversary of the birth of Muhammad Ali, the man who changed boxing forever and, as we must each year, we take time to celebrate his life
Today, your favorite independent fight site, like the rest of the boxing world, marks the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s birth, and so what better time to re-feature an in-depth
As Marvin Gaye sang back in the day, “Ain’t nothin’ like the real thing, baby,” and these days how boxing fans yearn for “the real thing,” for meaningful competition
A few days ago the boxing world marked the birthday of the one-and-only Manny Pacquiao, so what better time to look back and appreciate anew his extraordinary career and
Author and site contributor Kenneth Bridgham’s second book is a biography of the great Henry Melody Jackson Jr., aka legendary triple-crown champ Henry Armstrong, who was born on this
Joe Gans was a pugilistic pioneer. He innovated many now common boxing techniques and his crafty ways and unmatched ring intelligence earned him the nickname “The Old Master.” More
No one questions the fact that Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. is an all-time great and, for me at least, the best Mexican pugilist ever, though my editor, Mr. Carbert,
Bobby Chacon had been an overnight sensation in California, a popular young fighter attracting big crowds to the Inglewood Forum and the Olympic Auditorium. But as quickly as he
The great Henry Armstrong had come agonizingly close to accomplishing the feat. Latter day legends Alexis Arguello and Roberto Duran had tried and failed. But finally, for the very
While some argue that advancements in sports science make modern athletes superior to their antecedents, the fact remains that the finest compliment that can be paid to a fighter is
