Browsing Tag Chalky Wright

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  Jan. 4, 1940: Armstrong vs Ghnouly

  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 ...

  On January 4, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  Christian Carto: Philadelphia’s New “Rocky”

  Philadelphia has long prided itself on its rich pugilistic tradition, and while the current boxing scene may not be as vibrant as in the glorious past, bantamweight prospect ...

  On August 14, 2018 / By Rolando Vitale
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  Feb. 11, 1949: Pep vs Saddler II

  There is a certain mystique to legendary fights of yesteryear, a nostalgia that speaks of a time when ‘The Sweet Science’ was larger than life and ruled supreme. ...

  On February 10, 2018 / By Daniel Attias