Like anyone who identifies as something of a boxing diehard, I’m familiar with the name Ezzard Charles. However, if pressed I could not tell you much more than ...
On January 11, 2021 / By Ronnie McCluskeyThough it is almost impossible to overstate Sugar Ray Robinson’s greatness, so much has been written on the subject of that inarguable status that little can be said ...
On December 1, 2020 / By Douglas CavanaughFor the purposes of this list, a great victory is one secured in the face of an overwhelming disadvantage, or taken at the expense of a truly great ...
On October 3, 2020 / By Michael CarbertFor most of boxing history, world title belts didn’t grow on trees, as they say, and even title shots were a rare and much sought-after commodity. Competition was ...
On September 15, 2020 / By Neil CraneUntil December of 1952, some eighteen years after he had embarked on what would eventually be an all-time great pro career, Archie Moore was part of that long ...
On August 11, 2020 / By Alden ChodashNo one knowledgeable about the long history of prizefighting doubts the standing of Charley Burley. The man was so good even Sugar Ray Robinson avoided him. And no ...
On June 29, 2020 / By Robert PortisOne of the best parts about being a boxing fan is the vitality of the sport’s history and the spirited debates and discussions that arise from it. The ...
On February 27, 2020 / By Joshua IsardThere are still many months left in 2019 but the discussion and debate is already heating up as to who are the front-runners for Fighter Of The Decade. ...
On March 6, 2019 / By Lee WylieBelieve it or not, there are a total of 102 recognized ‘world’ championships in existence in professional boxing today. Discounting the 34 champions which may be of an ...
On August 26, 2018 / By Alden Chodash“Boxing is the sport to which all other sports aspire.”
– George Foreman
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