“You Cannot Corner Me”: The Night Ali Dismantled the BBC
LONDON, England – In 1974, Muhammad Ali sat down with Michael Parkinson for what was supposed to be a standard sports interview. It became a...3 min
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“I Want Your Heart”: The Night Mike Tyson Became the Scariest Man Alive
GLASGOW, Scotland – It took Mike Tyson only 38 seconds to destroy Lou Savarese, but what happened in the post-fight interview lasted forever. On June...3 min
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The Night Jersey Joe Walcott Made Arnold Raymond Cream Champion Of The World
by By Peter Silkov The Boxing Glove The Night Jersey Joe Walcott Made Arnold Raymond Cream Champion Of The World. 9 In the end, it...11 min
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The Gold Standard: Tracing the Bloodline of the Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship (1922–Present)
In a modern era polluted by “Super,” “Regular,” and “Diamond” belts, there remains one singular accolade that cuts through the noise: The Ring Magazine Championship....2 min
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The Lonsdale Belt: The History of British Boxing’s Most Prestigious Championship
The Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt, more commonly known as the Lonsdale Belt, remains the oldest and most prestigious championship prize in British professional boxing. Introduced...6 min
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John L Sullivan vs Jake Kilrain – The Greatest Fight in History – A Spectators Account
At around 11pm on July 7th 1889 I board one of three trains in New Orleans paying $5 for the ticket , the train travels...3 min
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The Influencer Vs the Champion | The True Story of Tom Rademacher’s Wild Title Shot
Boxing in the 21st century has in certain aspects become a pantomime. Gone, it seems, are the days of the best fighting the best and...3 min
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Mike Tyson’s Legendary Victory: Gone in 91 Seconds
* WATCH Mike Tyson vs Michael Spinks June 27, 1988 1080p 60FPS HD HBO Broadcast* During the long history of boxing, there have been many...4 min
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James ‘Jimmy’ Ellis – Forgotten Heavyweights Part 3
In the world of heavyweights I always thought him one of the best Muhammad Ali speaking on James ‘Jimmy’ Ellis James “Jimmy” Ellis was born...3 min
