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Letter from a Reader: The “Invisible” Italian-American Champions
We have received and are publishing in full a letter from Stefano Clemente, an avid reader of Boxe Punch, on a fascinating topic: the many Italian-American champions who have written…
Rocky Marciano vs. Carmine Vingo: From Near Tragedy to a Great Friendship
When we think of the legendary Rocky Marciano, we immediately recall his KO victory over Joe Louis, his unforgettable battles with Jersey Joe Walcott and Ezzard Charles, and his farewell…
Is Oleksandr Usyk One of the Greatest Heavyweights of All Time?
In the hours following his second triumph over the gigantic Tyson Fury, the reigning heavyweight world champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has become the center of heated debates regarding his place among…
The Indestructible Bennie Briscoe: A Legendary Iron Chin
Surviving the punches of Carlos Monzon and Marvin Hagler and making it to the final bell against both is an achievement reserved for the elite—or rather, for just one man.…
Assault on the Giants: 10 “Little Guys” Who Challenged the Heavyweights
Tomorrow night’s highly anticipated bout in Riyadh will determine whether Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight champion, can be unequivocally recognized as the best heavyweight of the current era. Of…
Nino Benvenuti vs Sandro Mazzinghi 2: The Greatest Italian Derby of All Time
For years, it was spoken of only through hearsay and period accounts. Apart from the lucky few who were at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome on the night of…
Amir Khan vs Marcos Maidana: A Battle of Heart and Resilience
If Amir “King” Khan and Marcos “El Chino” Maidana had never faced each other, and someone were to ask boxing fans today who would have won, the question might draw…
A Breath Away from Paradise: The Unfinished Fairytale of Yvon Durelle
In sports, as in life, there are moments when one comes within inches of a victory that could redefine their entire existence. Those few inches mark the difference between eternal…
Muhammad Ali vs. Oscar Bonavena: When “Ringo” Challenged “The Greatest”
Fifty-four years have passed since the fearless Argentine heavyweight Oscar “Ringo” Bonavena sought to make history by challenging the legendary Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest” of all time, as Ali famously…
Farewell to Israel Vazquez. “El Magnífico” leaves us at just 46 years old
Sadly, “El Magnífico” Israel Vazquez has passed away. The former Mexican boxer left us at the young age of 46 after battling cancer. A super bantamweight world champion, Vazquez thrilled…