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…
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.…
Ron Lyle: From Prison Drama to Epic Battles
When you’ve been sentenced to 15 years in prison in your youth and stabbed in the same prison to the point of being declared dead twice on the operating table…
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…