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Sandro Lopopolo: Ring Dancer or Safety-First Boxer? For History, He Was a Champion!

The super lightweight category has given Italy’s boxing scene enormous satisfaction. In this weight class, some of our most talented boxers have competed, from the immortal Duilio Loi, to the…

Lennox Lewis vs Vitali Klitschko: The Eternal Debate

On June 21, 2003, one of the most debated fights in recent boxing history took place: Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko faced off in a war of titans, the controversial…

From Sparring with Tyson to KOing Lewis: The Joys and Sorrows of the “Atomic Bull” Oliver McCall

If the Covid-19 pandemic hadn’t paralyzed the boxing world among other things, the tireless Oliver McCall probably wouldn’t have found any valid reasons to retire from professional boxing despite his…

“Winning with one hand”: the memorable feat of Danny Williams

How many times have we heard that such a boxer would win against another with one hand only? A well-known metaphor that implies a clear superiority and that naturally should…

Finally on the Throne: Marvin Hagler’s Triumph Against Alan Minter

On September 27, 1980, Marvin Hagler, known as “Marvelous,” became the world middleweight champion by defeating English holder Alan Minter in three rounds in front of the hostile crowd at…