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Modern Classics: Leonard-Lalonde
By: Sean Crose Although the win was controversial, Ray Leonard’s 1987 victory over Marvelous Marvin Hagler established the former Olympian as a fighter for the ages. With names like Benitez,…
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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 Sports Illustrated writer was referring to a battle forever known…
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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 that Duran gave “Sugar” Ray Leonard his best, and more,…
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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…
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Can Adrien Broner Manage His Problem?
By: Kirk Jackson Adrien ‘The Problem’ Broner aims to secure victory this weekend against fellow former champion Jessie Vargas, in what may be considered a crossroads fight for each fighter.…
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Leonard Ellerbe: “Social Media’s Changed Everything”
“Social media's changed everything,” Leonard Ellerbe told Boxing Insider. “I love it.” The CEO of Mayweather Promotions claimed that social media “gives fighters a platform.” Still, Ellerbe admitted “It's a…
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A Hagler-Leonard Story
By: Marley Malenfant In my old man’s gym hangs a framed picture of Marvin “Marvelous” Hagler with the black and blue trunks, the trunks he wore in the fight against…
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Boxing Insider Notebook: Mayweather, McGregor, Yafai, Barthelemy, Robinson, and more…
Boxing Insider Notebook: Mayweather, McGregor, Yafai, Barthelemy, Robinson, and more... Compiled By: William Holmes The following is the Boxing Insider notebook for the week of May 9th to May 16th,…
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Who Was the Best P4P “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker or Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr?
Who Was the Best P4P “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker or Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr? By: Ken Hissner This writer has met “Sugar” Ray…
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Why People Are Still Talking About The Hagler-Leonard Fight 30 Years Later
Why People Are Still Talking About The Hagler-Leonard Fight 30 Years Later By: Sean Crose In all honesty, I’m surprised the fight is still such a big deal. As the…