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…
The Dream that Shatters Obstacles: Agostino Cardamone and His Battles
When your father strongly opposes your desire to become a boxer, to the point of threatening to kick you out of the house, and when your first teacher tells you…
A life against all odds: Carmelo Bossi, the silent champion
Reserved and shy, firmly opposed to flaunting his successes, which were indeed numerous: Carmelo Bossi contributed greatly to Italian boxing without ever seeking fame and magazine covers in return. Perhaps…
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…