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Steve Collins vs Chris Eubank 2: The Showdown!
On September 9, 1995, exactly 29 years ago, the fierce rivalry between the Irish “Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins and the Englishman Chris Eubank, nicknamed “Simply the Best,” reached its second…
Shane Mosley Turns 53: The Brilliant Career of the Modern “Sugar”
Many boxers throughout history have chosen “Sugar” as their nickname. The most famous and decorated have certainly been Ray Robinson and Ray Leonard, but in modern times, another great champion…
The Art of Losing: Peter Buckley, 256 Defeats and Feeling Nothing
In the ring, as in life, we often lose, but we must know how to handle it. The incredible story of British boxer Peter Buckley shows us that you need…
From Heavyweights to Featherweights, The Most Powerful Punchers Ever
There are boxers capable of completely turning the tide of a fight with a well-placed punch. Fighters whose explosiveness leaves spectators in awe and forces grimaces of pain on the…
Marijan Beneš: The Misunderstood Champion Without a Homeland
“The punches of Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran were laughable compared to those of Marijan Beneš.” If these words were spoken by an ordinary boxing fan, they might be considered…
55 Years Without Marciano, but Rocky is Still with Us!
Yesterday marked the 55th anniversary of that tragic day when the legendary champion Rocky Marciano, whose Italian blood makes us even more connected to his unforgettable sporting triumphs, crashed with…
80 Years Ago: The Birth of Earnie Shavers, the Most Powerful Heavyweight in History
On August 31, 1944, exactly 80 years ago, a baby was born in Garland, Texas, whose fists would one day become powerful enough to fell a tree: the unforgettable Earnie…
“Tonight, I won too”: 10 Victories by Journeymen Boxers
We borrow the title of the Italian version of the great film directed by Robert Wise (original title: The Set-Up) to talk about the so-called “journeymen boxers.” These are athletes…
Fantasy Fight: Joe Calzaghe vs Andre Ward
Perhaps once Saul “Canelo” Alvarez hangs up his gloves, discussions about who the greatest super middleweight of all time was will include his name. But today, the two boxers in…
The 10 Biggest Regrets in Boxing History
How many careers have been cut short due to circumstances unrelated to sports? Many, far too many: every discipline has its “missed champions” and “interrupted reigns,” sometimes due to uncontrollable…