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Julian Jackson: The Most Lethal Boxer Ever

When a boxer has the natural gift of knockout power, you can never count him out, not even in the last round of a fight dominated by his opponent. It…

Three is a Magic Number: 10 Exciting Trilogies

Three is a magic number: there have been many great rivalries in boxing history that were resolved in exciting trilogies. When two champions clash, a single battle is often not…

Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton 2: A Closely Contested Rematch

On September 10, 1973, the second of three encounters between the great Muhammad Ali and one of his toughest opponents, the rugged Ken Norton, took place. A rematch that remained…

Steve Collins vs Chris Eubank 2: The Showdown!

On September 9, 1995, exactly 29 years ago, the fierce rivalry between the Irish “Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins and the Englishman Chris Eubank, nicknamed “Simply the Best,” reached its second…

Shane Mosley Turns 53: The Brilliant Career of the Modern “Sugar”

Many boxers throughout history have chosen “Sugar” as their nickname. The most famous and decorated have certainly been Ray Robinson and Ray Leonard, but in modern times, another great champion…

The Art of Losing: Peter Buckley, 256 Defeats and Feeling Nothing

In the ring, as in life, we often lose, but we must know how to handle it. The incredible story of British boxer Peter Buckley shows us that you need…

From Heavyweights to Featherweights, The Most Powerful Punchers Ever

There are boxers capable of completely turning the tide of a fight with a well-placed punch. Fighters whose explosiveness leaves spectators in awe and forces grimaces of pain on the…

Marijan Beneš: The Misunderstood Champion Without a Homeland

“The punches of Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran were laughable compared to those of Marijan Beneš.” If these words were spoken by an ordinary boxing fan, they might be considered…

55 Years Without Marciano, but Rocky is Still with Us!

Yesterday marked the 55th anniversary of that tragic day when the legendary champion Rocky Marciano, whose Italian blood makes us even more connected to his unforgettable sporting triumphs, crashed with…

80 Years Ago: The Birth of Earnie Shavers, the Most Powerful Heavyweight in History

On August 31, 1944, exactly 80 years ago, a baby was born in Garland, Texas, whose fists would one day become powerful enough to fell a tree: the unforgettable Earnie…