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The Fight of Racial Tensions: Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries

The historic fight on July 4, 1910, between Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion of the world, and James J. Jeffries, the former white champion who came out of…

David vs. Goliath: When Jack Dempsey Overwhelmed Jess Willard

On July 4, 1919, exactly 105 years ago, the legendary heavyweight puncher Jack Dempsey became world champion by defeating the gigantic Jess Willard in a fight that was as brief…

Fantasy Fight: Nino Benvenuti vs Bernard Hopkins

Continuing our journey into the fascinating world of fantasy fights, we present this intriguing clash between two boxers from different eras, both of whom have left an indelible mark on…

Wladimir Klitschko vs David Haye: The Domination of the Ukrainian Giant

It’s been exactly 13 years since one of the most majestic and significant performances of Wladimir Klitschko’s long reign. On July 2, 2011, the Ukrainian giant displayed an authentic domination…

25 years ago, Johnny Tapia vs Paulie Ayala 1: the sunset of “Mi vida Loca”

“Mi Vida Loca,” meaning “My Crazy Life”: a nickname quite fitting for the colorful American champion of Mexican descent Johnny Tapia, who despite leading a life filled with excesses, managed…