Shinsuke Yamanka Archives - The Fight City

Japanese Boxing: From Harada to Inoue

On May 31st, 1966 two of boxing’s great little men clashed for a second time, seeking to conclude their rivalry

By this time no one questioned the greatness of Jose Napoles. The former Cuban who had emigrated to Mexico after

Tony Canzoneri vs Jimmy McLarnin. Two of the very best from one of boxing’s greatest decades, the 1930’s, the Depression

In the late 70’s and early 80’s, professional prizefighting enjoyed a serious resurgence with major stars such as Hearns, Hagler,

Until December of 1952, some eighteen years after he had embarked on what would eventually be an all-time great pro