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  Feb. 28, 1973: Napoles vs Lopez II

  They call boxing the cruelest sport for a number of reasons, one of them being that no matter how talented or dedicated a boxer is, his success ultimately ...

  On February 28, 2021 / By Robert Portis
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  Boxiana 1

  Feb. 9, 1974: Monzon vs Napoles

  By this time no one questioned the greatness of Jose Napoles. The former Cuban who had emigrated to Mexico after the government of Fidel Castro deemed pro boxing ...

  On February 9, 2021 / By Michael Carbert
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  Lee Wylie 1

  Jose Napoles: Artful Aggression

  When the great Jose Napoles died this past August at the age of 79, the boxing world paused and mourned a truly great champion. No matter where you ...

  On April 13, 2020 / By Lee Wylie