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James Toney vs. Dave Tiberi: A Robbery and a Matter of Principle
Not all heroes in boxing history are highly decorated champions sitting at the top of the rankings. Some heroes have remained partially in the shadows—fighters who, despite never reaching the…
The Karma Strikes Back: 10 Arrogant Boxers Punished in the Ring
Most high-level boxing fights are marked by mutual respect between opponents and a spirit of sportsmanship and fair play. However, the boxing world has never been short of provocateurs and…
The Perfect Heavyweight: A Trait from Every Champion
Discussions about legendary title bouts of the past dominate the web and passionate debates, with some glorifying heavyweights of yesteryear while turning their noses up at today’s stars, and others…
83 Years Ago, the Birth of Muhammad Ali: The Rivalries of “The Greatest”
Had he not passed away eight and a half years ago, worn out by a long illness but surrounded by the love of his family, the incomparable Muhammad Ali would…
It’s Roy Jones’ Birthday: The Spark of the Pensacola Lightning!
On January 16, 1969, in the small city of Pensacola, Florida, one of the greatest boxers of all time was born: the legendary Roy Jones Jr., renowned for his prodigious…
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…