Julian Jackson: The Most Lethal Boxer Ever
When a boxer has the natural gift of knockout power, you can never count him out, not even in the last round of a fight dominated by his opponent. It…
Shane Mosley Turns 53: The Brilliant Career of the Modern “Sugar”
Many boxers throughout history have chosen “Sugar” as their nickname. The most famous and decorated have certainly been Ray Robinson and Ray Leonard, but in modern times, another great champion…
Marijan Beneš: The Misunderstood Champion Without a Homeland
“The punches of Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran were laughable compared to those of Marijan Beneš.” If these words were spoken by an ordinary boxing fan, they might be considered…
55 Years Without Marciano, but Rocky is Still with Us!
Yesterday marked the 55th anniversary of that tragic day when the legendary champion Rocky Marciano, whose Italian blood makes us even more connected to his unforgettable sporting triumphs, crashed with…
80 Years Ago: The Birth of Earnie Shavers, the Most Powerful Heavyweight in History
On August 31, 1944, exactly 80 years ago, a baby was born in Garland, Texas, whose fists would one day become powerful enough to fell a tree: the unforgettable Earnie…
Five Years Ago, the Death of José Napoles: The Greatest Cuban Boxer in History?
Cuba and boxing: an inseparable duo lasting over a century, which has produced an impressive number of legendary champions, both before and after the famous Castro revolution. Some stayed within…
Saensak Muangsurin: From Muay Thai to an Unbeatable Record
When Vasiliy Lomachenko turned professional in 2013, after a long and glorious amateur career, he immediately set an ambitious goal: to win a world title within his first two fights…
Icy in the Ring, Uncontrollable Outside: “Escopeta” Carlos Monzon
A spectacular and violent death crowned a life always lived over the top: this was the fate that awaited Carlos Monzon, one of the strongest middleweights to ever show his…
Hertzko Haft: From “Jewish Beast” in Nazi Camps to Rocky Marciano’s Rival
Many prisoners in Nazi concentration camps were forced to fight each other barehanded for the amusement of the officers. Often, these were weak and malnourished men who risked their lives;…
Gene Fullmer, the Indestructible Cyclone of Utah
Rough, ungraceful, at times even a bit clumsy in his movements, but extraordinarily effective: “Cyclone” Gene Fullmer wasn’t an example of boxing elegance or impeccable style, but in the ring,…