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June 17, 2000: De La Hoya vs Mosley I

It was the summer of 2000. Still drunk on the optimism of the New Millennium, the world seemed a happier, less volatile place. The social media giants that ...
On June 17, 2020 / By Matt O'Brien
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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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May 13, 1989: Chavez vs Mayweather II

Not often does a boxing match with a definitive and resounding conclusion result in a rematch. There’s a reason why Mike Tyson never fought Michael Spinks twice. Ditto ...
On May 13, 2020 / By Jamie Rebner
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Pernell Whitaker: The Sweet Scientist

You can call him, as we do, the best southpaw in boxing history. Or you can call him, as we do, the best boxer of the 1990’s. Or ...
On March 20, 2020 / By Lee Wylie
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest Southpaws

According to the latest research, roughly ten percent of the human population is left-handed. This presents few problems for the other ninety percent, but in boxing, those problems ...
On March 14, 2020 / By Robert Portis
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Feb. 18, 1989: Whitaker vs Haugen

Looking back it’s difficult not to feel some measure of regret for Pernell Whitaker, which is absurd given that the man won six world titles in four divisions ...
On February 18, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest Lightweights

We continue our periodic series ranking the all-time best boxers in the original eight weight classes by today casting our discerning eye on the lightweights. For simplicity’s sake, ...
On January 10, 2020 / By Neil Crane
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Pernell Whitaker: Best Of A Decade

With the new year upon us, we are forced to reflect on the fact that 2019 saw the untimely passing of all-time great Pernell Whitaker, who would have ...
On January 2, 2020 / By Neil Crane
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Top 12 All-Time Cockiest Boxers

There’s confident, and then there’s cocky, the former being expected of any prizefighter with the guts to step into the ring, but the latter taking confidence and turning ...
On December 17, 2019 / By Neil Crane
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Dec. 5, 1947: Louis vs Walcott I

Bad decisions. Robberies. Ridiculous scorecards. Maybe nothing sickens a fight fan more than the judges rendering a final verdict which makes a mockery of a hard-fought contest. Sadly, ...
On December 5, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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Nov. 21, 1987: Chavez vs Rosario

No one questions the fact that Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. is an all-time great and, for me at least, the best Mexican pugilist ever, though my editor, Mr. ...
On November 21, 2019 / By Neil Crane
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Top 12 All-Time Greatest Welterweight Fights

Thirty-eight years ago one of the biggest fights in boxing history shattered box-office and telecast records and helped usher in the era of The Four Kings. Hearns vs ...
On September 18, 2019 / By Rafael García
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The Macon Bibb United Boxing Club

From the outside, the industrial building where the Macon Bibb United Boxing Club can be found looks nothing like a place for the serious pursuit of the brutal ...
On September 4, 2019 / By James Simpson
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The Fight City Podcast No. 26

Welcome back to a new episode of The Fight City Podcast, hosted by Alden Chodash who this week is joined by boxing historian and site contributor Patrick Connor. ...
On July 18, 2019 / By Alden Chodash
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Pernell Whitaker: Gone Too Soon

When the United States Olympic Boxing Team sauntered away with a staggering nine gold medals in 1984, Pernell Whitaker was actually lost in the shuffle. First came an ...
On July 15, 2019 / By Patrick Connor
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15 Kinds Of Fight Fan Heartache

Boxing, by its very nature, is the sport of heartache, disappointment and painful memories. More than any other, it sadistically toys with its fans, raising expectations and then, ...
On May 28, 2019 / By Matt O'Brien
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When Fighters Fought: Time for a Welterweight Renaissance

Speaking for fans of a certain vintage, we all have a special set of boxers, the ones that forged our love for the sport, the ones on those ...
On April 29, 2019 / By Matt O'Brien
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Guy Jutras: Hall Of Fame Bound

In the sport of boxing, it is often said that the best referees are invisible; when they’re doing their job right, you hardly notice them at all. But ...
On April 3, 2019 / By Jamie Rebner
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Who Is The Greatest Mexican Boxer?

Michael Carbert: Several years ago I wrote up a Top 12 Greatest All-Time Mexican Boxers list and to my delight, it inspired some consternation. I’ve wanted to revisit ...
On December 28, 2018 / By Rafael García
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Five Myths About Judging

In the aftermath of the controversial draw verdict for Saturday’s huge heavyweight showdown, attention has once again turned to the ancient question of how boxing matches are scored ...
On December 6, 2018 / By Matt O'Brien
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Golovkin vs Canelo II: The Fight City Picks

We’ve said it before, but 2018 is the year that just keeps on giving for boxing fans. We’re getting spoiled rotten with a lengthy list of great match-ups ...
On September 12, 2018 / By Neil Crane
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Too Many Belts, Not Enough Champions

Believe it or not, there are a total of 102 recognized ‘world’ championships in existence in professional boxing today. Discounting the 34 champions which may be of an ...
On August 26, 2018 / By Alden Chodash
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Nine Fights In Greensboro

Local pro boxing cards where I come from are a chance to watch young fighters hone their craft and gain valuable experience in the hopes of one day ...
On July 3, 2018 / By Jeffrey Fuss
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Time To Make A Statement

There is something about Erislandy Lara that causes one to think, even after all this time, that he is still on the cusp of a career-defining moment. With ...
On October 12, 2017 / By Sheila Oviedo
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Undisputed Chaos

The other week saw one of the most compelling match-ups boxing has to offer finally happen: “Supremacy” — Gennady Golovkin vs Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. The significance of this ...
On September 25, 2017 / By Matt O'Brien
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Protect Yourself At All Times

If you’re involved in the business of boxing, or even just a fervent fan of the fight game, and you’re not yet familiar with the name of Adrian ...
On May 8, 2017 / By Michael Carbert
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Remembering Lou Duva

If you were a boxing fan in the 1980s and 90s, you knew the face and the name and the voice. He was seemingly omnipresent, as so many ...
On March 13, 2017 / By Robert Portis
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Top Men: Olympic Boxing

What do you think of when you hear the words “Olympic boxing”? Maybe you recall a young Cassius Clay or Joe Frazier showing off their gold medals? Or ...
On August 18, 2016 / By Robert Portis
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“Bomber” Peden Looks Back

Boxing, like life, is all about seizing the moment, taking full advantage of the opportunities which come your way. After all, it takes just one punch to turn ...
On October 11, 2015 / By Daniel Attias
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The Long Journey Back

The brutal world of pro boxing isn’t necessarily a great place for family bonds to thrive. But the history of the sport is full of father-son relationships, many ...
On July 17, 2015 / By Patrick Connor