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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…

Joel Casamayor: A Champion with Prodigious Technique

On July 12, 1971, one of the many exquisite talents that the island of Cuba has given to the world of boxing in the last century was born in Guantanamo:…

Mad Heart: The 15 Most Courageous Boxers in History

Boxing fans want to see indomitable warriors, ready to go beyond pain, suffering, and bloodshed. Boxers who back down at the moment of truth are thus forced to endure not…

Robinson vs Turpin 1: Even the Gods Can Fall

One of the aspects that makes boxing particularly fascinating is its unpredictability. You can be the greatest champion, blessed with talent, praised by experts, but if you don’t step into…

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…