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April 21, 1962: Brown vs Ortiz

They called him “Old Bones” because they needed something to liven up his image and distinguish him from all the

“I wouldn’t say he was dirty so much as he was expedient. He was so eager to get the damage

For Elio Ortiz the end came in round four after he visited the canvas a fifth time at the hands

The great Joe Louis, already something of a legend, made his first defense as heavyweight champion against Welshman Tommy Farr just

In 1977, boxing’s two best bantamweights were both tremendous punchers, both undefeated, both champions, and both Mexican. A showdown was