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…
Carlos De Leon vs. Massimiliano Duran: The Triumph Under a Shower of Spaghetti!
The history of boxing is full of bizarre events that have happened in the ring. Sometimes an unusual episode, no matter how insignificant, ends up being so amusing or surprising…
Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor 1: The End of the Executioner’s Reign
Even the longest and most glorious reigns in boxing history eventually come to an end. Sometimes it’s the champion who steps aside, sensing an imminent decline; more often, a young…
Humberto Gonzalez vs Saman Sorjaturong: The Last War of “Chiquita”
Some people follow only the heavy categories in international boxing, showing little interest in the “little guys.” However, the lighter divisions have often delivered unmatched levels of excitement. Those who…
Saad Muhammad vs Lopez 2: a Thrilling Comeback
At the end of each year, the prestigious American magazine The Ring awards the most spectacular fight of the last twelve months with the Fight of the Year recognition. Fortyfour…
Robinson vs Turpin 1: Even the Gods Can Fall
One of the aspects that makes boxing particularly fascinating is its unpredictability. You can be the greatest champion, blessed with talent, praised by experts, but if you don’t step into…
The Fight of Racial Tensions: Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries
The historic fight on July 4, 1910, between Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion of the world, and James J. Jeffries, the former white champion who came out of…
David vs. Goliath: When Jack Dempsey Overwhelmed Jess Willard
On July 4, 1919, exactly 105 years ago, the legendary heavyweight puncher Jack Dempsey became world champion by defeating the gigantic Jess Willard in a fight that was as brief…
Wladimir Klitschko vs David Haye: The Domination of the Ukrainian Giant
It’s been exactly 13 years since one of the most majestic and significant performances of Wladimir Klitschko’s long reign. On July 2, 2011, the Ukrainian giant displayed an authentic domination…