Modern Classics: Rosario-Bramble
By: Sean Crose Lightweight Edwin Rosario had just engaged in the fight of his life and had come up short.…
Men of Iron: Paulino Uzcudun
The “Basque Woodchopper” began fighting professionally in Spanish rings in 1923 and quickly mauled his way into the first division…
Where Are They Now: Greg Haugen
By Shawn M. Murphy Recently I spoke with former Lightweight and Light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen. Haugen turned pro in…
Modern Classics: Leonard-Duran 2
By: Sean Crose “It was bizarre to witness,” William Nack wrote, “so swift and devastating a collapse of a man’s name.” The…
Sixty One Rounds Of Combat: Jackson Versus Corbett
Sixty One Rounds Of Combat: Jackson Versus Corbett By: Sean Crose Heavyweight champion John L Sullivan was racist. Or afraid.…
Was Ali the Greatest Heavyweight?
My thoughts on Ali in place in boxing’s history. Tom Donelson Ali the Greatest? There is nothing like a debating…
80th Anniversary of Joe Louis’ Knockout Over Jack Roper
By: Aaron Sutcliffe “Some of the fans are already calling him the greatest champion of all-time” – two minutes and…
Modern Classics: Leonard-Duran I
By: Sean Crose “When I get into the ring to fight,” Roberto Duran said, “I always give the best.”There is little doubt…
Joe Louis as Civil Rights Pioneer
By Tom Donelson Name the athlete who was most significant in the area of Civil Rights? The question, the answer…
Modern Classics: Curry-McCrory
By: Sean Crose Donald Curry was a rising star in the sport of boxing. Milton McCrory, too, was a fighter…
Where Are They Now: Brian London
Recently I spoke to England's Brian London. London had a stellar amateur career and also fought twice for the World's…
Where Are They Now? Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
ecently I spoke with former WBA Light Heavyweight Champ, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. Born Eddie Gregory
One Boxer That Should Have Watched What He Asked For: A Story About Harry Greb
By: Ken Hissner This writer had an old friend named Joe “Shannon” Schabacker who fought in the 1920’s and was…
Jock Malone – The Boston Fighter Who Kept His Promise
By George D. Blair THE MAN FROM MINNESOTA It is doubtful if any community of comparable area and population anywhere…
Joey Orbillo: Rough and Tough In the 60’s
By Jim Amato During the 60’s and the early 1970’s the state of California produced several world class heavyweights. Talented…
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier: Remembering When The World Stopped To Stare
By: Hans Themistode The throne always belonged to Muhammad Ali. He had just been unjustly and temporarily removed from it.…
What’s the Definition of Toughness and Courage? CHUVALO!
What’s the Definition of Toughness and Courage? CHUVALO! By: Ken Hissner How can you think of Canadian boxing without mentioning…
Jimmy Slattery – Tons of Talent, Short on Will
immy Slattery – Tons of Talent, Short on Will By Angelo Prospero Jr. As a youngster, I often heard my…
Rocky Graziano: Remembering Da Rock
Rocky Graziano: Remembering Da Rock by Robert Ecksel TheSweetScience.com Former middleweight champion Rocky Graziano personified Nu Yawk. He was born…
Johnny Tapia, Age 45, Scores Draw against the Devil
By Ivan G. Goldman Johnny Tapia, found dead in his Albuquerque home Sunday night of unknown causes, led a tortured,…
Alfredo Escalera – A Champion Forgotten
By Jim Amato He turned professional in 1970, fighting in the clubs of New England, Pennsylvania, New York and New…
Henry Armstrong, one of the greatest fighters ever
Henry Armstrong, one of the greatest fighters ever By Tom Donelson Between 1937 and 1938, Henry Armstrong was the greatest…
The Great Eddie Futch – A Place In Boxing History
By Tom Donelson The most important prizefight in boxing’s history would take place on Boxing’s biggest stage – Madison Square…
Charley Burley: Great Fighter No One Knows
By Tom Donaldson (This is another excerpt of my upcoming book, “Boxing in the Shadow” and details the career of…
Scoring the “ROCKY” Rounds
By Barry Lindenman It’s the classic: the boxing movie by which all other boxing movies are measured against. Surprisingly, after…