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Sept. 8, 1950: Pep vs Saddler III
Pep vs Saddler. For die-hard fans of fisticuffs, those four syllables conjure up all kinds of recollections and images and important facts from the rich history of pugilism. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Frampton vs Santa Cruz: Two Is Enough
The end of a champion’s career is naturally a time for reflection, and it so happens that the boxing journeys of two linked fighters appear to be winding ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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