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Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe: a Magnificent Trilogy

Today marks the anniversary of the final chapter in one of heavyweight boxing’s most thrilling trilogies. On November 4, 1995, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield and Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe…

50 Years Ago: George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali – The Unforgettable “Rumble in the Jungle”

On October 30, 1974—exactly 50 years ago—the world witnessed what is universally considered the most significant fight in heavyweight history and possibly all of boxing: the unforgettable “Rumble in the…

“Thrilla in Manila”: All the Thrills of the Third Fight Between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

Among the great trilogies in boxing history, the one between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier undoubtedly holds a prominent place. These two heavyweight legends battled for an astonishing total of…

The Triumph of Michael Spinks Over Larry Holmes Amidst General Astonishment

There is a legend in the boxing world that a curse hangs over any heavyweight who comes close to surpassing the historic record of the phenomenal Rocky Marciano, who won…

Jack Dempsey vs. Luis Angel Firpo: A Thousand Emotions in Four Minutes!

It was September 14, 1923, when more than 80,000 people left the Polo Grounds in New York feeling like they had just witnessed an unforgettable spectacle. The legendary Jack Dempsey…

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Shane Mosley: From Sugar’s Lesson to DLH’s Disappointment

Among the greatest rivalries of the 2000s, the one between “Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya and “Sugar” Shane Mosley remains etched in the memory of boxing fans. This purely…

Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton 2: A Closely Contested Rematch

On September 10, 1973, the second of three encounters between the great Muhammad Ali and one of his toughest opponents, the rugged Ken Norton, took place. A rematch that remained…

Steve Collins vs Chris Eubank 2: The Showdown!

On September 9, 1995, exactly 29 years ago, the fierce rivalry between the Irish “Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins and the Englishman Chris Eubank, nicknamed “Simply the Best,” reached its second…

The Fall of Nino Benvenuti after 12 Intense Rounds: The Era of Monzon Begins!

On November 7, 1970, the great Nino Benvenuti was dethroned from his reign as the undisputed King of the middleweights by the emergence of the brutal Argentine puncher Carlos Monzon.…

Jorge Arce vs Michael Carbajal: When the Veteran Stopped the Young Promise

Exactly 25 years have passed since that magical night of boxing on July 31, 1999, when the immense American champion Michael “Manitas de Piedra” Carbajal performed his last feat within…