Esteban De Jesus Archives - The Fight City

The rivalry came as a surprise to everyone when it began in November of 1972. A surprise because, at the time, no one expected the fistic dynamo that was Roberto Duran to suffer defeat to anyone, let alone

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Sept. 29, 2001: Hopkins vs Trinidad

September 29, 2021October 2, 2021

It was on this day back in 2001 that Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins‘ stubborn, persistent drive to reach the peak of the mountain finally paid off. He scored the biggest win of his career to establish himself as

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Fight City Legends: The Belfast Spider

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021

As anyone who has contemplated the history of pugilism already knows, no sport offers more when it comes to heartbreak and tragedy. From the trusting, dedicated fighter who gets cheated out of his money; to the aging and

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June 11, 1982: Holmes vs Cooney

June 11, 2021June 13, 2021

It was boxing’s biggest night, but for all the wrong reasons. In terms of sheer popularity, exposure, and the money that goes with it, the 1980s has to be the most successful decade in the long history of

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Erik Morales: First Mexican to Win 4 in 4

August 28, 2015June 29, 2017

In celebration of #MexicanStyle week we bring you Rafael’s write up of Erik “Terrible” Morales’ historic title-winning effort of September 17, 2011, when he defeated Pablo Cesar Cano for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship. Two weeks ago