Jorge Arce vs Michael Carbajal: When the Veteran Stopped the Young Promise
Exactly 25 years have passed since that magical night of boxing on July 31, 1999, when the immense American champion Michael “Manitas de Piedra” Carbajal performed his last feat within…
Hertzko Haft: From “Jewish Beast” in Nazi Camps to Rocky Marciano’s Rival
Many prisoners in Nazi concentration camps were forced to fight each other barehanded for the amusement of the officers. Often, these were weak and malnourished men who risked their lives;…
Fantasy Fight: Ricky Hatton vs. Timothy Bradley
Our journey into the fascinating world of boxing “fantasy fights” continues with a showdown between two of the best super lightweights of recent decades. On one side, the relentless Manchester…
Gene Fullmer, the Indestructible Cyclone of Utah
Rough, ungraceful, at times even a bit clumsy in his movements, but extraordinarily effective: “Cyclone” Gene Fullmer wasn’t an example of boxing elegance or impeccable style, but in the ring,…
Vitali Klitschko Turns 53: The Brutal Strength of Dr. Ironfist!
On July 19, 1971, a Ukrainian boy destined to become a colossus of brutal strength was born: the inimitable Vitali Klitschko. Trained in kickboxing and initially overshadowed by his more…
Incompetence or Bad Faith? 10 Verdicts to Forget
Scoring a boxing fight inherently involves a subjective component that cannot be eliminated. Despite efforts to introduce clear and unequivocal guidelines for judges, a closely contested round can never be…
Fantasy Fight: Bob Foster vs Roy Jones Jr
The Sheriff of Albuquerque against the Lightning of Pensacola. On one side, the lanky puncher who was turning out the lights of light heavyweights in the ’60s and ’70s, and…
Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor 1: The End of the Executioner’s Reign
Even the longest and most glorious reigns in boxing history eventually come to an end. Sometimes it’s the champion who steps aside, sensing an imminent decline; more often, a young…
Humberto Gonzalez vs Saman Sorjaturong: The Last War of “Chiquita”
Some people follow only the heavy categories in international boxing, showing little interest in the “little guys.” However, the lighter divisions have often delivered unmatched levels of excitement. Those who…
Saad Muhammad vs Lopez 2: a Thrilling Comeback
At the end of each year, the prestigious American magazine The Ring awards the most spectacular fight of the last twelve months with the Fight of the Year recognition. Fortyfour…