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50 Years Without Ezzard Charles, the Unforgettable “Cincinnati Cobra”
Can the greatest light heavyweight of all time have never won a world title in the light heavyweight division? According to many qualified experts, such a paradox is indeed possible.…
Marvin Hagler: in a word, “Marvelous”
On May 23, 1954, a child was born in Newark, New Jersey, destined to become one of the greatest middleweights of all time: “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler. Today we honor his…
Time’s Up: 10 Disappointing Performances by Champions in Decline
Knowing when to hang up the gloves is one of the hardest decisions a boxer can face. The training routine, the adrenaline of the fight, the roar of the crowd,…
Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins 2: Foreman’s Record Broken!
Time is a relentless enemy for any athlete: from the most carefree amateur to the most gifted champion, everyone must eventually come to terms with the decline of their physical…
Sugar Ray Leonard: a Natural-Born Superstar
In sports, there are those who build their champion status day by day, starting from ordinary foundations and reaching greatness through hard work in the gym—and then there are those…
The Show Must Go On: 10 Ring Entertainers, Between Genius and Provocation
Sometimes boxers, beyond thrilling fans with the power of their punches, add a touch of flair through their behavior, their outfits, and their eccentric style. Is it a way to…
A Life Shrouded in Shadow: Sonny Liston, Simply “A Man”
No one knows exactly when he was born. Historians don’t know, he didn’t know, and even his mother couldn’t remember. What’s more, no one knows for certain when he died…
The unforgettable war between Diego Corrales and José Luis Castillo
Eternal glory and a tragic farewell came on the same crucial date for the indomitable American fighter Diego Corrales: May 7. Twenty years ago, he fought his unforgettable victorious war…
“The Real” Paul Banke: Ring Glory, AIDS Hell, and Redemption
On April 23, 1990—exactly 35 years ago—WBC super bantamweight world champion Daniel Zaragoza was knocked out by a 24-year-old kid with olive skin and vaguely Asian eyes. That kid, whose…
Lennox Lewis vs Hasim Rahman 1: The Thunder That Shook Africa
It’s common practice for promoters to assign eye-catching titles to big boxing matches, aiming to spark the public’s curiosity and fuel the excitement leading up to the event. Sometimes these…