McIlvanney On Boxing
A.J. Liebling will always be boxing’s literary standard bearer, his masterwork The Sweet Science and other books certain to find
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Ken Buchanan
Oct. 25, 2003: Arthur vs Gomez
In The Year Of Our Lord 1298, the Battle of Falkirk took place, a major conflict in the First War
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The Tao Of Roberto Duran
This past July marked two full decades since the final battle in the amazing career of the legendary warrior they
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June 26, 1972: Duran vs Buchanan
In September of 1970, Scotland’s Ken Buchanan won the WBA version of the lightweight championship by close 15 round decision
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June 16, 1983: Duran vs Moore
In 1980, Roberto Duran‘s already legendary career reached both its zenith and its nadir. Having abandoned the lightweight division he
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest Scottish Boxers
Happy Robbie Burns Day, fight fans! Despite the ravages of Covid-19, it’s still a day to celebrate for all Scottish
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Jan. 21, 1978: Duran vs De Jesus III
The rivalry came as a surprise to everyone when it began in November of 1972. A surprise because, at the
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Top 12 Greatest Roberto Duran Victories
Seems like we had just finished celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first great Duran vs Leonard battle when the
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Whatever Happened To Scott Harrison?
For a country so small, Scotland has punched well above its weight in producing champion boxers. Benny Lynch, “The Little
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Fight Report: Taylor vs Postol
The Event When Cyclone Promotions announced that their fast-rising star Josh Taylor was to fight Viktor Postol, few could believe
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Happy Birthday, Roberto!
This past Thursday marked the 65th birthday of the great Roberto Duran, one of the most loved of all modern
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He Howled and Made Horrid Faces
“They howled, and leaped, and spun, and made horrid faces; but what thrilled you was just the thought of their
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Welcome to Hands of Stone Week
If you want to have a special tribute to Roberto Duran, then you have to do it in June. It
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