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…
Felix Trinidad vs. Fernando Vargas: Two Undefeated Warriors Face Off
When an upcoming match involves undefeated boxers, both known for their high KO percentages, anticipation among fans is often intense. The magnificent fight between Puerto Rican Felix “Tito” Trinidad and…
Ron Lyle: From Prison Drama to Epic Battles
When you’ve been sentenced to 15 years in prison in your youth and stabbed in the same prison to the point of being declared dead twice on the operating table…
Fantasy Fight: Jimmy Young vs. Deontay Wilder
Our series dedicated to imaginary matchups between fighters from different eras returns today with a special clash between two heavyweights whose professional careers began about 40 years apart. Jimmy Young…
Lethal Women: The 10 Best Knockouts in Women’s Boxing History
Women’s boxing continues to progress year after year: since becoming an Olympic sport, it has been expanding its audience by showcasing athletes who are increasingly skilled, fast, and powerful. Nowadays,…
Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank: The Derby of Discord
Certain rivalries are destined to leave a profound mark on a sporting era. The clash between British boxers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank captivated an entire nation, though not necessarily…
Lennox Lewis vs David Tua: The English Lion’s Perfect Fight
One of the bouts that best showcased the talent and class of the legendary Lennox Lewis was his domination over the fearsome Samoan puncher David Tua, who lost by unanimous…
Protected or Invincible? 10 World Champions Who Retired Undefeated
Keeping an unblemished record over time is no easy feat, especially for a world champion, who must face fierce challengers willing to do anything to strip them of their title.…