Latest articles
90 Years Ago, Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling I: The Brown Bomber’s First Defeat
New York, June 20, 1936. Yankee Stadium is still immersed in the silence of the morning after, yet the echo of Max Schmeling’s right cross reverberates from the front pages…
Billy Collins Jr vs Luis Resto: A Despicable Scheme with Irreversible Consequences
On June 16, 1983, one of the most disgraceful events in boxing history took place. On that date, Puerto Rican fighter Luis Resto resorted to a despicable scheme to gain…
Interview with Simone Maludrottu, the Exciting and Tireless “Boom Boom”
Whenever Sardinian boxer Simone Maludrottu stepped into the ring, boredom was never an option. A relentless pace, furious exchanges, suffocating pressure, and close-range warfare characterized all of his fights, and…
20 Years Ago: Tarver vs. Hopkins – The Night the Executioner Tamed the Magic Man
Atlantic City, Boardwalk Hall, June 10, 2006 – If there is one enemy every boxer must eventually bow to, it is time and its relentless passage. There comes a precise…
10 Miracles That Almost Happened in the Heavyweight Division
Ten days ago, while watching Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven live, some viewers had the feeling they were about to witness one of the most astonishing sporting miracles in history.…
50 Years Ago, the Violent Death of Oscar “Ringo” Bonavena, Absolute Idol of the Argentine People
He was excessive, brazen, and rebellious, yet incredibly generous, stubborn, and radiant — one of those people who light up a room the moment they walk in. He loved the…
Two Years Ago, Fury vs Usyk: The Story of an Unforgettable Night
On May 18, 2024, exactly two years ago, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk stepped into the ring at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh to determine the identity of the best…
50 years ago, Ali vs Young: a highly controversial victory…
There is nothing more fleeting and dangerous for a boxer than the false myth of invincibility—especially when the boxer himself starts to believe it, even for a brief moment. Because…
1975 vs 2025: 11 matchups between the best heavyweights of the two eras
In every historical era—including those that today seem glorious and untouchable—the heavyweights have been heavily criticized by fans and analysts. Nostalgia for past champions has often turned into disdain for…
Mike Rossman suffers a stroke. Fundraiser launched
Former light heavyweight world champion Mike Rossman has suffered a stroke and is currently receiving treatment in a rehabilitation center. Rossman, now 70 years old, won the world title at…