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Giorgio Bambini and the False Myth of His “Surrender” to George Foreman
Sometimes a made-up story, fabricated from scratch to spark curiosity and controversy, gets repeated so many times that it becomes, in the eyes of many, an undeniable truth, damaging the…
Aaron Pryor: the unstoppable “Hawk” from Cincinnati
In the pantheon of the noble art, there is a name often forgotten — Aaron Pryor — a man whose story evokes the epic of legendary battles and deep regrets,…
“Boxing Lesson”: 10 Stunning Humiliations in the Ring
When fighters of clearly different levels face each other, it’s not unusual for the bout to turn into a true boxing lesson, with the more skilled athlete completely dismantling his…
Interview with Francesco Damiani, our last champion among the giants
Heavyweights have traditionally not brought much luck to our country. With the exception of the blood ties of the great Rocky Marciano, born and raised in the USA but the…
If Vinny Pazienza Is in the Hall of Fame, Then Sandro Mazzinghi Deserves It Too!
Among the 2025 inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the inclusion of Vinny Paz—better known by his former name, Vinny Pazienza—has sparked quite a bit of debate. The…
Joe Calzaghe named the greatest British boxer of all time!
Joe Calzaghe was a truly outstanding boxer, and on Sunday, September 21, he received a well-deserved recognition after an undefeated career (46-0-0, 32 KOs), being inducted into the British Boxing…
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…