ALI ’66
After he had won the heavyweight championship of the world a record third time and announced his retirement (which proved
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Lee Wylie
Roberto Duran: Control
Any intelligent ranking of the greatest boxers to have ever lived, pound-for-pound, will be dominated by names from the past
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Hagler vs Hearns: THE WAR
“I wanted to jump right on top of him, not give him any time to think, or give him time
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The Tao Of Roberto Duran
This past July marked two full decades since the final battle in the amazing career of the legendary warrior they
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Wylie On Pep: Subtle Sophistication
Today is the anniversary of the birth of one of boxing’s singular champions, the greatest featherweight of all-time and a
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Nicolino Locche: Portrait Of A Genius
As all admirers of Lee Wylie are no doubt aware, he is an aficionado of the finer points of boxing
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Deposing The Greatest
There’s never a bad time to pay tribute to an all-time great trainer and boxing genius, but with tomorrow being
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An Ode To The Sweet Science
To state the obvious, the history of boxing is an especially rich one. Perhaps more than any other sport, its
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Louis & Napoles: Practical Precision
Technically sound footwork in boxing is about moving just enough to accomplish a purpose, while keeping your opponent guessing. And
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Remembering Joe Louis
The great Joe Louis was born on this day in 1914 and no serious fight fan needs to be reminded
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The Genius Of Sugar Ray Robinson
This past Monday was a boxing anniversary with a difference, one that, were life not on hold due to COVID-19,
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The Artful Aggression Of Mantequilla
When the great Jose Napoles died in 2019, the boxing world paused and mourned a truly great boxer. No matter
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Even Better Than You Think
The sudden death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler has shocked the sports world and triggered a wave of grief and remembrance
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Joe Louis: Mechanical Wonder
“I could have struggled up once more, but when I get executed, people are going to have to pay more
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Salvador Sanchez: Counterpunch
“I’m convinced that Salvador Sanchez was the best Mexican fighter of all time. Even better than Julio Cesar Chavez.” —
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Muhammad Ali: The Fighter
A few days ago the boxing world marked the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s birth and so we keep the festivities
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Didn’t Forget: Wylie On Superman
The one-and-only Roy Levesta Jones Jr., aka Superman, marks another journey around the sun today and no, we didn’t forget.
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Pernell Whitaker: The Sweet Scientist
You can call him, as we do, the best southpaw in boxing history. Or you can call him, as we
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Terence Crawford: The Complete Boxer
In the not so distant past, when a gifted, young pugilist established himself as a top talent, he and boxing
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Canelo The Killer Redux
Anyone else get a sense of déjà vu in the aftermath of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s dominant win over Callum Smith?
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Henry Armstrong: Calculated Chaos
When Henry Armstrong invaded the featherweight division and assumed its pinnacle before going on to seize the crowns of the
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The Five Ways of Attack
Today is the birthday of the martial arts wizard and pop culture icon, Bruce Lee, a genuine legend and a
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Happy Birthday To The Old Master
Joe Gans was a pugilistic pioneer. He innovated many now common boxing techniques and his crafty ways and unmatched ring
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Lomachenko: No One’s ‘Diva’
It is almost upon us, the most eagerly awaited match-up of our virus-ravaged year, a showdown for the undisputed lightweight
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Traps Of The Masters
Great news, fight freaks. The esteemed Lee Wylie is embarking on a fresh video venture, “Traps Of The Masters,” with
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Floyd Mayweather: Best Of A Generation
Three years ago today, it was “The Money Fight,” Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather, the biggest event in boxing; in
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Superman: The Genius Of Jones Jr.
Twenty-two years ago, everyone knew that Roy Jones Jr. was “Superman.” Yes, he had suffered a disqualification defeat to Montell
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Roberto Duran: Scientific Street Fighting
A few days ago the coronavirus pandemic registered a direct and major hit on the boxing world when it was
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Duran’s Killer Technique
We don’t know about you, but for us, the 40th anniversary of “The Brawl In Montreal,” is kind of a
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Castillo vs Corrales: The Boxers
“Not my usual thing,” wrote Lee Wylie when he posted this video, “but I felt inspired.” Those who are regular
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