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  January 14, 1921: Leonard vs Mitchell

  It’s a cold night in New York City but Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchell provide more than a little heat with one of the greatest opening rounds in ...

  On January 14, 2021 / By Robert Portis
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  Dec. 19, 1997: Hamed vs Kelley

  The time had come for the arrogant, fast-talking pugilist they called “The Prince” to conquer the most famous arena in boxing history. The gifted power-puncher had already become ...

  On December 19, 2020 / By Jamie Rebner
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  Sept. 8, 1950: Pep vs Saddler III

  Pep vs Saddler. For die-hard fans of “The Sport Of Kings,” those four syllables conjure up all kinds of recollections and images and important facts from the rich ...

  On September 8, 2020 / By Neil Crane
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  Aug. 30, 1937: Louis vs Farr

  The great Joe Louis, already something of a legend, made his first defense as heavyweight champion against Welshman Tommy Farr just nine weeks after his title-winning knockout over James ...

  On August 30, 2020 / By Eliott McCormick
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  Aug. 17, 1938: Armstrong vs Ambers I

  There is only one way to become a truly great boxer and that is to compete against other truly great boxers. Back in the day, if a fighter ...

  On August 17, 2020 / By Robert Portis
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  Aug. 15, 1911: Langford vs O’Brien

  It’s a sad tale, but a classic one, told many times in boxing: the proud, old king saddles up for one last battle against a young warrior just ...

  On August 15, 2020 / By Robert Portis
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  Aug. 11, 1954: Moore vs Johnson V

  Until December of 1952, some eighteen years after he had embarked on what would eventually be an all-time great pro career, Archie Moore was part of that long ...

  On August 11, 2020 / By Alden Chodash
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  June 25, 1952: Maxim vs Robinson

  In boxing, as in other avenues of life, it is possible to be too good for your own good. Sugar Ray Robinson is regarded by many as the ...

  On June 25, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  May 31, 1938: Ross vs Armstrong

  Barney Ross was more than just one of the best boxers who ever lived. A Jew whose life was largely defined by anti-Semitism, he was a hero to ...

  On May 31, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  March 8, 1971: Ali vs Frazier I

  Back in 2015, immediately following the announcement of a Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao match finally being signed and sealed, excited boxing pundits began searching for comparisons. How ...

  On March 8, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  Feb. 1, 1965: Patterson vs Chuvalo

  The popularity of boxing has waxed and waned over the decades, but the 1950s saw a new source of anxiety emerge for professional prizefighting: television. With boxing featured ...

  On February 1, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  Legends In The Bronx: Ring 10 Fundraiser On Sept. 23

  It may not be the only organization working to assist the boxing’s fallen warriors and ex-fighters in need, but Ring 10 of New York City is certainly one ...

  On September 10, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  “An Elemental Sport”: Interview With Paul Beston

  Every year there is a new crop of boxing books and without question one of this past year’s stand-out titles is The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled The ...

  On April 12, 2018 / By Will Kohler
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  Golovkin vs Lemieux is on!

  After days of speculation, it is now official that WBA middleweight titlist Gennady Golovkin will face IBF beltholder David Lemieux in what promises to be a thrilling and violent spectacle. The ...

  On July 26, 2015 / By Rafael García