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Sept. 27, 1950: Charles vs Louis

There’s little doubt that Ezzard Charles is one of boxing’s most underrated champions. A skillful technician, he holds wins over

It is 1941 and while some say death and taxes are the only sure things in life, American sports fans

By this time all of America knew the Ray Mancini story; precious few knew the tale of Arturo Frias. While

You can take issue with his politics, label him a braggart and a loudmouth, make an inventory of all the

Seldom does a boxing match with a definitive and resounding conclusion result in a rematch. There’s an obvious reason why

In boxing circles, it’s repeated so often it’s almost become a cliché: the greatest boxer of all-time, regardless of weight,