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More Than Just One Punch

More Than Just One Punch

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
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Pernell Whitaker: Best Of A Decade

Pernell Whitaker: Best Of A Decade

Today marks the birthday of the late, great Pernell Whitaker, the sixth such occasion since the all-time great southpaw was taken from us, far too soon, after being struck
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Right Fight, Wrong Time: Hagler vs Leonard In 1983

Right Fight, Wrong Time: Hagler vs Leonard In 1983

Back in 1987, Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin Hagler threw down in a highly-anticipated middleweight title fight in Las Vegas, a glorious spectacle that captured the attention of
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Nov. 23, 1991: Holyfield vs Cooper

Nov. 23, 1991: Holyfield vs Cooper

Let’s raise a glass and give a heart-felt salute to Bert Cooper, may he rest in peace. He went on to that big ring in the sky in 2019,
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Nov. 9, 1996: Holyfield vs Tyson I

Nov. 9, 1996: Holyfield vs Tyson I

Intimidation. From the jungles of our primitive ancestors, to the boardrooms of today’s suit-and-tie warriors, the ability to demoralize an antagonist without resorting to physical violence remains a key
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Nov. 8, 1997: Holyfield vs Moorer II

Nov. 8, 1997: Holyfield vs Moorer II

The glorious second coming of Evander Holyfield had manifested itself a full year previous to his rematch with Michael Moorer, but it remained for some boxing fans a happening
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Riddick Bowe vs Evander Holyfield: 30 Years On, The Trilogy That Redefined Heavyweight War

Riddick Bowe vs Evander Holyfield: 30 Years On, The Trilogy That Redefined Heavyweight War

30 long years ago today they settled their savage, hugely entertaining three-fight rivalry: Riddick Bowe and Evander … continue Riddick Bowe vs Evander Holyfield: 30 Years On, The Trilogy
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Happy Birthday To “The Real Deal”

Happy Birthday To “The Real Deal”

“I shook up the world!” Famous words uttered by “The Greatest” that not only came to define Muhammad Ali, but also the victory of the underdog. Back in 1964
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Oct. 18, 1991: Mercer vs Morrison

Oct. 18, 1991: Mercer vs Morrison

Most boxing fans are familiar with the ancient chestnut, “As the heavyweights go, so goes boxing,” and it would be difficult to argue that the old saw bears some
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Fury vs Wilder III: A Rumble To Remember

Fury vs Wilder III: A Rumble To Remember

It went down on this day back in 2021, Fury vs Wilder, Part III, the big heavyweight clash we didn’t know we needed. After all, while their first meeting
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