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In this section, we revisit the most significant milestones of the careers of some of the strongest boxers to ever step into the ring. From any successful amateur background to their early steps in the world of professionalism, to their climbs to the world title, and even to the bitter defeats, we take an X-ray look at the sporting journey of these formidable athletes who will never be forgotten.

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The Rise and Fall of Tommy Morrison: Rocky V, the Triumph over Foreman, the Sad End

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50 Years Without Ezzard Charles, the Unforgettable “Cincinnati Cobra”

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Marvin Hagler: in a word, “Marvelous”

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