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The Night Joe Louis Erased the Myth of Max Baer
It was a September evening that already smelled of autumn, September 24, 1935, in New York. Yankee Stadium was packed with passionate, roaring souls—over 80,000 bodies crammed together to witness…
Titanium jaws: The 10 Best Chins in Boxing History
Genetic factors, physical structure, mental toughness, tolerance to pain—these and other ingredients can amplify a boxer’s ability to withstand punches without hitting the canvas. But who are the best chins…
From Emigrant to Champion: Interview with Rocky Mattioli
There must be something in the air of the small Abruzzese town of Ripa Teatina, something capable of shaping the blood of indomitable warriors. After giving birth to the father…
Kostya Tszyu, “The Thunder from Down Under”
Konstantin Borisovich Tszyu, better known as Kostya “The Thunder from Down Under”, was a phenomenal boxer, with an amateur career second to few and the distinction of being the first…
Out of the Ring! 10 Boxers Thrown Through the Ropes!
Not everyone knows that in addition to the traditional 10-second count, boxing rules also allow for a much longer one—20 seconds—for a fighter who gets knocked out of the ring.…
Lennox Lewis: Best of a Generation
He never became an icon like Muhammad Ali, and he never even came close to the fame that still surrounds Mike Tyson, yet Lennox Lewis was a phenomenal fighter—probably one…
The Rise and Fall of Tommy Morrison: Rocky V, the Triumph over Foreman, the Sad End
Once, he was best known as Tommy Gunn, the character from the famous movie Rocky V, which gave him fleeting popularity. But soon, Tommy “The Duke” Morrison made the world…
Crownless Giants: 10 Great Heavyweights Who Never Became Champions
The world champions of boxing’s heavyweight division have always enjoyed great fame and recognition among fans. From those of the early 20th century to the present day, all have been…
Aaron Davis’ “Superman” Feat Against Mark Breland
When an animal in the wild finds itself cornered, wounded, and trapped by its predator, it tends to unleash all its remaining weapons in one last desperate reaction. Similarly, a…
The “Hidden Gems”: 15 Sensational Fights That Remain Under the Radar
For boxing lovers, watching videos of great fights from the past is the perfect way to rescue a boring afternoon. But if you’re tired of the usual bouts you’ve seen…