Browsing Tag Milton McCrory

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  Aug. 23, 1986: McCallum vs Jackson

  When Julian “The Hawk” Jackson challenged Mike “The Body Snatcher” McCallum on this day in 1986 for the latter’s WBA junior middleweight strap, it was more than just ...

  On August 23, 2020 / By Jamie Rebner
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  July 18, 1987: McCallum vs Curry

  When Sugar Ray Leonard, without a doubt the biggest star in boxing, retired for the first (but not the last) time in 1982, his departure left behind a ...

  On July 18, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  June 15, 1984: Hearns vs Duran

  At the time, the story lines had not yet become vivid, the true significance of what was unfolding not yet clear. The term “The Four Kings” had yet ...

  On June 15, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  March 19, 1983: McCrory vs Jones I

  In the late 70’s and early 80’s professional prizefighting was enjoying a serious resurgence with major stars such as Hearns, Hagler, Mancini, Duran, Arguello and Holmes inspiring keen ...

  On March 19, 2020 / By Robert Portis