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Lewis-Holyfield I: The Fight That Put Boxing Down (And Almost Out)
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Lewis-Holyfield I: The Fight That Put Boxing Down (And Almost Out)

By: Sean Crose People were mad for a long time. A very long time. If it's true that history is simply a matter of perspective, then perhaps my perspective on…
03/13/2019
Jose Manuel Urtain, EBU Boxing, Rock Lifting Champion, Held Ali Overhead
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Jose Manuel Urtain, EBU Boxing, Rock Lifting Champion, Held Ali Overhead

By: Ken Hissner In the country of Spain besides boxing, bull fighting and soccer there is a sport called Rock-Lifting. Jose Manuel “El Tigre de Cestona” Urtain not only won…
02/01/2019
Muhammad Ali’s 77th Birthday Is Today
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Muhammad Ali’s 77th Birthday Is Today

By: Ken Hissner In 1960 a brash young boxer from Louisville, KY, came on the scene. Cassius Clay won the National AAU light heavyweight title defeating Roy Ector at 0:55…
01/17/2019
The Other Boxing Hall of Fame: Graziano’s Across the Street
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The Other Boxing Hall of Fame: Graziano’s Across the Street

By: Patrick Mascoe Walk into any sports bar today and you will notice they are just generic versions of each other. Often the only difference is their address. Hang a…
01/12/2019
Jim Jacobs Talks About World Champion Wilfred “El Radar” Benitez
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Jim Jacobs Talks About World Champion Wilfred “El Radar” Benitez

By: Ken Hissner In 1981 this writer wasn’t writing but was a big fan of boxing. I knew legendary trainer Cus D’Amato was working with Jim Jacobs. Jacobs was a…
01/09/2019
The Pound for Pound All-Time Best: Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong or Willie Pep
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The Pound for Pound All-Time Best: Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong or Willie Pep

By: Ken Hissner Three boxers are usually always on everyone’s pound for pound best fighter of all-time. This writer’s choice is “Sugar” Ray Robinson. He once defeated Henry “Homicide Hank”…
01/07/2019
“Sugar” Ray Leonard Followed in the Footsteps of “Sugar” Ray Robinson
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“Sugar” Ray Leonard Followed in the Footsteps of “Sugar” Ray Robinson

By: Ken Hissner The greatest pound for pound fighter in boxing, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, was 85-0 (69) as an amateur with possible 2 losses under his given name of Walker…
01/02/2019
When Heavyweight Champions Retired with Their Titles
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When Heavyweight Champions Retired with Their Titles

By: Ken Hissner James J. “The Boilermaker” Jeffries retired as World Heavyweight Champion in August of 1904 with a 19-0-2 (16) record. He had defeated the likes of Australia’s Peter…
12/20/2018
Was Sam Langford the Most Feared Fighter in Boxing History ?
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Was Sam Langford the Most Feared Fighter in Boxing History ?

By: Ken Hissner This writer still remembers former heavyweight champion Jack “Manassa Mauler” Dempsey, 54-6-9 with 44 knockouts saying “I only feared one Fighter!” Though rumors were he was ducking…
10/22/2018
Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali’s Final Loss in Olympic Trials in 1960
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Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali’s Final Loss in Olympic Trials in 1960

By: Ken Hissner Ali in 1960 was the Golden Gloves National heavyweight champion and the AAU National light heavyweight runner-up. The last person to defeat him in the amateurs is…
09/17/2018

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Kurt Scoby will face Chicago's Alex Martin on September 19 at Sony Hall in New York City, I'm told. Martin, a southpaw, has a record of 19-8 (6 KOs), but is coming off an upset win over the 20-2 Daiyaan Butt in July. The fight will headline a @BoxingInsider card

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Alex Martin stepping up to fight Kurt Scoby!

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Kurt Scoby will face Chicago's Alex Martin on September 19 at Sony Hall in New York City, I'm told. Martin, a southpaw, has a record of 19-8 (6 KOs), but is coming off an upset win over the 20-2 Daiyaan Butt in July. The fight will headline a @BoxingInsider card
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