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  Oct. 7, 1932: McLarnin vs Leonard

  In boxing, the spectacle of a once-great champion humbled by Father Time is both profoundly disturbing and, sadly, all too common. With precious few exceptions, the finest fighters ...

  On October 7, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  Sept. 12, 1951: Robinson vs Turpin

  The first Robinson vs Turpin battle took place in London, England just two months before the second, and it will forever stand as one of the greatest upsets ...

  On September 12, 2018 / By Robert Portis
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  June 22, 1979: Duran vs Palomino

  If one were to rank the finest performances of the great Roberto Duran, his ten round win at New York’s Madison Square Garden over former welterweight champ Carlos Palomino should ...

  On June 23, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  Why Rigondeaux Will Win

  Back in 2011 this writer travelled to Dublin, Ireland to support Willie “Big Bang” Casey’s unexpected and premature world title tilt. The venue was the City West Hotel and ...

  On December 6, 2017 / By Gary Elbert
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  Ring 10: A Glimmer Of Light In A Dark And Lonely Sport

  It’s been a long time now, almost three decades, since Iran Barkley became an overnight sensation, when the boxer known as “The Blade” stopped Thomas Hearns in three ...

  On November 13, 2017 / By Sheila Oviedo
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  Adrian Broner: No More Lights

  “Yo, maroon! Adrien Broner sucks, bro!” The six-foot high, 250-plus pounds guy in the burgundy jacket at the urinal next to mine didn’t flinch, so the guy doing ...

  On August 19, 2017 / By Rafael García
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  Heather Hardy: The Fight Lady

  Heather Hardy would be the first to tell you that she is not a boxer; she is a fighter. Boxing as a sport is replete with contrasts: the ...

  On August 5, 2017 / By Sheila Oviedo
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  Di Bella Victorious At MSG

  He’s only 20-years-old and his career is just beginning but we recognized the unique talent of Montreal’s Jonathan Di Bella when he was an amateur and are now ...

  On July 14, 2017 / By Michael Carbert
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  The Greatness Of Gonzalez

  Allegedly, 60% of Roman Gonzalez is plain water, just like the rest of us. It begs the question: does that leave enough room in his compact 5’3″ frame ...

  On March 20, 2017 / By Rafael García