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Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta: Six Fights That Set Crowds on Fire
On February 14, 1951, what we could call a “historic saga” in international boxing came to an end—the series of fights between “Sugar” Ray Robinson and Jake “Bronx Bull” LaMotta.…
Kid Gavilan: The Indestructible “Cuban Hawk”
The legendary Cuban boxing great Kid Gavilan passed away on February 13, 2003, at the age of 77, in poverty and solitude. So much so that, at his burial site…
Mike Tyson vs. James “Buster” Douglas: When a Man Overcame a God
Great feats are often accomplished by heroes—extraordinary individuals who harness the gifts bestowed upon them by nature to scale seemingly insurmountable mountains. However, though far more rarely, it sometimes happens…
Terry Norris vs. Sugar Ray Leonard: The Sad Decline of a Legend
No athlete can escape the relentless passage of time. Anyone who lacks the clarity to retire at the right moment is destined to see their performance gradually decline or suddenly…
James Toney vs. Dave Tiberi: A Robbery and a Matter of Principle
Not all heroes in boxing history are highly decorated champions sitting at the top of the rankings. Some heroes have remained partially in the shadows—fighters who, despite never reaching the…
83 Years Ago, the Birth of Muhammad Ali: The Rivalries of “The Greatest”
Had he not passed away eight and a half years ago, worn out by a long illness but surrounded by the love of his family, the incomparable Muhammad Ali would…
It’s Roy Jones’ Birthday: The Spark of the Pensacola Lightning!
On January 16, 1969, in the small city of Pensacola, Florida, one of the greatest boxers of all time was born: the legendary Roy Jones Jr., renowned for his prodigious…
Rocky Marciano vs. Carmine Vingo: From Near Tragedy to a Great Friendship
When we think of the legendary Rocky Marciano, we immediately recall his KO victory over Joe Louis, his unforgettable battles with Jersey Joe Walcott and Ezzard Charles, and his farewell…
The Indestructible Bennie Briscoe: A Legendary Iron Chin
Surviving the punches of Carlos Monzon and Marvin Hagler and making it to the final bell against both is an achievement reserved for the elite—or rather, for just one man.…
Nino Benvenuti vs Sandro Mazzinghi 2: The Greatest Italian Derby of All Time
For years, it was spoken of only through hearsay and period accounts. Apart from the lucky few who were at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome on the night of…