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
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Evander Holyfield
Nov. 22, 1997: Foreman vs Briggs
In late 1997, George Foreman was among the most well-known names in all of sports, having captured the imagination of
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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
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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,
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More Than Just One Punch
It was on this day in 1994 that the “impossible dream” was fulfilled. At age 45, former heavyweight champion George
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Nov. 5, 1994: Foreman vs Moorer
Boxing, they say, is a young man’s game. An obvious fact, one would think, especially for a sport as rough
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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
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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
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Oct. 16, 1987: Tyson vs Biggs
It is 1987 and nothing and no one can stop heavyweight wrecking machine Mike Tyson. The year before he had blown
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Oct. 7, 1995: Lewis vs Morrison
On October 7, 1995, top heavyweights Lennox Lewis and Tommy Morrison clashed at the Atlantic City Convention Center for Morrison’s
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest Heavyweight Slugfests
Yesterday we marked the anniversary of “The Thrilla In Manila,” and this week we’re slated to witness Tyson Fury vs Deontay
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The Fight City Podcast No. 51
It’s been a while since Alden Chodash took the helm for a full-fledged edition of our podcast, that is, one
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Sept. 2, 1995: McCall vs Bruno
For the heavyweight division, the 1990’s were total chaos. A complete chronicle of that bizarre decade for the game’s big
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Aug. 29, 1992: Toney vs McCallum
Some would argue that James Toney’s first victory over Mike McCallum, which also happened to be his final defense of his
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Top 12 All-Time Best Larry & Lampley Moments
Last Saturday a 42-year-old Manny Pacquiao stepped into the ring, and even before the opening bell one sensed the curtain
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Aug. 19, 1995: Tyson vs McNeeley
A year ago, the boxing world was facing the possibility of a most unexpected event: an actual prizefight between Mike
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When Fighters Fought
Speaking for fans of a certain vintage, we all have a special set of boxers, the ones that forged our
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July 12, 1986: Holyfield vs Qawi
You rarely see fighters who love the sheer brutality of boxing as much as Dwight Muhammad Qawi once did. Fighters
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July 11, 1996: Bowe vs Golota I
Golota gets eleven stitches, his head smashed open with a two-way radio. His trainer, 74-year-old Lou Duva, leaves the ring
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June 28, 1997: Holyfield vs Tyson II
Twenty three years ago today, one of the most savage moments in boxing history took place at the MGM Grand
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June 8, 2002: Lewis vs Tyson
Legitimate superfights tend not to just happen spontaneously, but instead build up over time. The first bout between Joe Frazier
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May 15, 1953: Marciano vs Walcott II
An immediate return match after a tough loss can be a risky proposition. There is no physical reason for this;
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May 15, 1992: Moorer vs Cooper
Michael Moorer and Bert Cooper were at different stages of their careers when they clashed for the vacant, and rather
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Fifty Epic Fights: The 1990s
It’s been more than a year since our world was devastated by the deadly COVID-19 virus and we’re still far
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Eighty Fights From The 80’s (Part Two)
We know you’ve barely started sampling all the great battles we listed yesterday in Part One of this list, but
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April 19, 1991: Holyfield vs Foreman
When news came in 1987 that former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who had retired ten years before to become an
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A Requiem For Iron Mike
“The only thing we knew was violence in Brownsville, even with people we love.”
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April 4, 2009: Bradley vs Holt
Every passionate fight fan remembers what sparked their love for The Sweet Science. For some it was watching Rocky or
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest Upsets In Boxing History
How does one measure an upset? Simple: by the number of chins on the floor at the end of the
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March 11, 1989: Holyfield vs Dokes
When Evander Holyfield and Michael Dokes clashed for the WBC Continental Americas Title back in 1989, the result was a battle
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