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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…
“Iron” Mike Tyson, the most spectacular heavyweight of all time, turns 58!
Today is the 58th birthday of one of the most beloved boxers of all time, the legendary ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, who with his spectacular knockouts, unmatched competitive ferocity, and unique…
Evander Holyfield vs Mike Tyson 2: The Bite of Discord
Dizzying Heights and Devastating Lows: “Iron” Mike Tyson’s career was a runaway train on a roller coaster, a pendulum swinging ceaselessly between the glory of champions and the oblivion of…
25 years ago, Johnny Tapia vs Paulie Ayala 1: the sunset of “Mi vida Loca”
“Mi Vida Loca,” meaning “My Crazy Life”: a nickname quite fitting for the colorful American champion of Mexican descent Johnny Tapia, who despite leading a life filled with excesses, managed…
His name is legend: the heroic feats of Arturo “Thunder” Gatti
There are boxers who have gone down in history not only for their talent but also for the shows they managed to give to the public, for the standing ovations…
From Palo del Colle to Brooklyn, Vito Antuofermo and His Indomitable Courage
A boxer’s victories are certainly important to enamor the fans, but when triumphs are accompanied by a fighting style and indomitable courage, the acclaim of the large public becomes inevitable.…
Roy Jones Jr vs Vinny Pazienza: an uneven challenge wanted by the people
Years after retiring from his boxing career, referring to his fight against Roy Jones Jr, Vinny Pazienza candidly admitted that while he fought with courage and determination that night, inside…