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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…
Five Reasons Why the Zuffa Boxing Project Will Fail Miserably
Eight weight classes instead of seventeen, a single world champion instead of four, the best fighters placed in a position to face one another without being hindered by television rights,…
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…
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…
KO in a Few Seconds: The 10 Shortest World Title Fights in Boxing History!
Anyone who buys a ticket to watch a world title fight usually expects a competitive contest — not necessarily an even one, but at least a bout that allows them…
Ambition vs Experience: 10 Clashes Between Rising Prospects and Established Champions
The generational clash between a consecrated superstar and a raw, explosive talent is a true classic — a recurring theme in boxing history, always with different outcomes. In today’s feature,…
Criticism of Morejon and the memory of Klitschko: the risks of chasing the KO
There are opponents who simply refuse to go down. You overwhelm them with punches, shake them with all your strength, hit every part of their body that counts as a…
Lights and Shadows of the Great Cus D’Amato
Loved by some, hated by others, sometimes even detested — but impossible to ignore. Constantine “Cus” D’Amato is, for many, a true legend of the boxing world. Numerous books, analyses,…