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Ali’s Place in Boxing History: Comparison
How would Ali Rate? By Tom Donelson How would Ali fare against other Great Heavyweights? This is one question that sends boxing fans into a tether. Many of the older…
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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 and capable boxers like Eddie Machen, Jerry Quarry, Henry Clark,…
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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 you will receive most likely is Jackie Robinson. There is…
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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 Jersey. In his eighth pro contest he was trading shots…
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Archie Moore – Possibly the greatest LHW Ever
By Jim Amato He was possibly the greatest light heavyweight of all time, The wily "Old Mongoose" Archie Moore. The man who scored 140 knockouts in a career that spanned…
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Ali Book: The Soul of a Butterfly
By Tom Donelson The Soul Of A Butterflyis not a book about boxing; it is a book about life. Muhammad Ali reflection on his life co-written with his daughter Hana…
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Where Are They Now: Tommy Morrison
By Shawn M. Murphy Normally in my “Where Are They Now” column, I interview boxers who are retired and have been away from the game for awhile. Because of the…
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Boxing Insider Data Bank: Calzaghe – Hopkins
JOE CALZAGHE VS. BERNARD HOPKINS Light Heavyweights April 19 -- Las Vegas CALZAGHE Total Bouts -- 44 Total Rounds -- 239 Avg. rounds per bout -- 5.43 KO's as a…
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News & Notes: Round Up From Boxing World
Ruiz rated high, still avoided LAS VEGAS (April 17, 2008) – Former two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz used to be the Rodney Dangerfield of boxing as well…
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Carbajal and Whitaker Set for HOF Weekend
HALL OF FAMERS MICHAEL CARBAJAL & PERNELL WHITAKER RETURNING TO CANASTOTA FOR HALL OF FAME WEEKEND Hall of Fame Weekend June 5-8th CANASTOTA, NY - APRIL 16, 2008 - Hall…
