50 Years Ago Today: When Jimmy Young And Earnie Shavers Met Again
There are probably quite a few fighters from over the years that pop up in your mind as far as guys who never seemed to … continue
Earnie Shavers
September 28, 1979 – Holmes Vs. Shavers II
…And A Genuine “How The Hell Did He Get Back Up!” Moment! The great Earnie Shavers recently passed away, this at the age of 78. … continue
Who Hit Harder – Earnie Shavers Or Mike Tyson? James Tillis Has No Doubt!
James Tillis, dubbed “Quick,” and for a time trained by Archie Moore, and by Muhammad Ali’s great trainer, Angelo Dundee, was oncd a truly bright … continue
Earnie Shavers Tribute
Fight fans the world over are saddened right now, this due to the passing of a genuine boxing legend – a fighter many rank as … continue
Welcome To The Big Time: When Earnie Shavers Took Out Jimmy Ellis In A Round
“My win over Jimmy Ellis was a good win for me. That win really opened things up for me. He was a former heavyweight champion … continue
Happy Birthday Earnie Shavers – “The Puncher Of The Century” Turns 77
Dubbed “The Puncher of the Century,” and with good reason, Earnie Shavers turns 77 today. The man born in Garland, Alabama is one of the … continue
Earnie Shavers: Ranking His Greatest KO’s
He wasn’t called “The Puncher of the Century” for nothing, and there really is no denying the withering punching power the great (or near-great, depending … continue
On This Day In 1973: Earnie Shavers Destroys Jimmy Ellis With An Uppercut From Hell
“Puncher of the Century” Earnie Shavers arrived on the world stage on this day back in 1973, as the not-yet-shaven-headed bomber took out former WBA … continue
Leeroy Caldwell: Earnie Shavers Hit Like He Was Carrying A Shotgun!
A Heavyweight contender back in the 1970s and 1980s, Leroy Caldwell, 27-31-6(6) often took short notice fights, and as his numbers show he was no … continue
One Of The Last Survivors Of The Golden Era Of The Heavyweight Division – Earnie Shavers
Larry Holmes, George Foreman, Leon Spinks, and George Chuvalo are still with us, yet there are not too many survivors of the golden era of … continue