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Barry McGuigan, “The Clones Cyclone,” Turns 65
Ireland, the Emerald Isle, is a land of boundless landscapes historically marked by political and religious tensions that have undermined its peace and unity. It was precisely in a context…
Interview with Giorgio Campanella, the Italian Who Knocked Down De La Hoya
A lethal punch, inexhaustible grit, courage pushed to the limits of recklessness: Giorgio Campanella was a genuine gem in the Italian boxing scene. Exceptionally precocious in displaying his talent, he…
Tiberio Mitri: Rise and Fall of the Blonde Angel of the Ring
Life’s events, far more than boxing, left deep marks on the face of Tiberio Mitri, a historic champion from a bygone era. His face, etched with deep wrinkles, and his…
Interview with Alessandro Duran, who made his dreams come true
Our journey of rediscovering Italian boxers who achieved major victories on the international stage continues with a chapter dedicated to Alessandro Duran, a talented welterweight from Ferrara who, during the…
30 years ago, Barrera vs. McKinney: the consecration of the Baby Faced Assassin
There are special fights that mark a boxer’s leap in quality, taking him from the status of “potential champion” to that of a defining figure of his era. For the…
50 years ago, Foreman vs Lyle: one of the most brutal fights ever
On January 24, 1976, exactly 50 years ago, the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas became the stage for a bout that went down in history for its brutality—so much so…
How Great Was Rocky Marciano? The Experts Have Their Say! (Part Two)
There is no doubt that former heavyweight world champion Rocky Marciano left an indelible mark on boxing history, to the point of becoming an icon of our beloved sport. His…
How Great Was Rocky Marciano? The Experts Have Their Say! (Part One)
There is no doubt that former heavyweight world champion Rocky Marciano left an indelible mark on boxing history, to the point of becoming an icon of our beloved sport. His…
From Moscow Gold to the World Title: Interview with Patrizio Oliva
Hit without getting hit: this is the pure and simple essence of the “Sweet Science”, and very few have interpreted it as literally as the great Patrizio Oliva, an indispensable…
Gratien Tonna, the cosmopolitan boxer with fists of steel
It is December 13, 1975. Seven thousand three hundred spectators are packed like sardines inside the Nouvelle Hippodrome in Paris. The atmosphere is electric, the escape routes virtually nonexistent—so much…