Browsing Tag Marvin Johnson

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  Boxiana 1

  July 13, 1980: Muhammad vs Lopez II

  It was legendary sports scribe Jimmy Cannon who famously stated that boxing was “the red light district of sports,” renowned for its corruption and ties to organized crime. ...

  On July 13, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  The Top Twelve 3

  Top 12 All-Time Greatest Light Heavyweights

  Continuing our infrequent rankings of the all-time greatest boxers in each of the original eight weight classes, we offer our third installment in the series. We started with ...

  On July 8, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  April 22, 1979: Johnson vs Franklin

  Their first meeting, in July of 1977, was a thrilling war, called one of the most sensational fights in the history of the Philadelphia Spectrum. As any knowledgeable ...

  On April 22, 2019 / By Neil Crane
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  Boxiana 1

  April 14, 1979: Galindez vs Rossman II

  The Latin code of “machismo” is a harsh one. Pain, weakness or humility do not exist for the true “macho man” who will concede nothing, who will never ...

  On April 14, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  Boxiana 1

  Dec. 19, 1981: Braxton vs Muhammad

  The outcome was a shock, and yet, as the referee stepped between the fighters and signaled that the bloody and one-sided battle was finally over, there was also ...

  On December 19, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  Boxiana 1

  Aug. 18, 1979: Muhammad vs Conteh I

  Does Matthew Saad Muhammad qualify as a truly “great” fighter? Maybe not, but strictly in terms of heart, courage, excitement and the ability to snatch victory from the ...

  On August 18, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  The Fight City 0

  Will Beterbiev Ignite The Light Heavyweights?

  All dressed up, no place to go: that’s boxing’s light heavyweight division at the moment. So much talent, so many great matches waiting to be made, but everything ...

  On June 3, 2016 / By Robert Portis