Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank: The Derby of Discord
Certain rivalries are destined to leave a profound mark on a sporting era. The clash between British boxers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank captivated an entire nation, though not necessarily…
Lennox Lewis vs David Tua: The English Lion’s Perfect Fight
One of the bouts that best showcased the talent and class of the legendary Lennox Lewis was his domination over the fearsome Samoan puncher David Tua, who lost by unanimous…
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…