How Great Was Floyd Patterson?
Floyd Patterson was a fascinating figure born on this day 90 years ago. The first man in history to regain the world heavyweight title, Floyd … continue
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DOCUMENTARY: A Timeline of the 1960s Heavyweight Boxing Division
Up and down, back and forth; the 1960s produced a heavyweight division that was as “counter-culture” as the United States of America itself at the … continue
Floyd Patterson: The Heavyweight Who Moved Like A Welterweight
Had he lived into grand old age, Floyd Patterson would be celebrating his 89th birthday today. Patterson, a most fascinating figure, a man who, though … continue
Like A Hot Knife Through Butter – Sonny’s Title-Winning KO Of Floyd
How scary was Sonny Liston – the peak version? It’s a tough question, one on more than one level. Firstly, nobody knows when Liston was … continue
60 Years Ago: When Liston Crushed Patterson In A Repeat Showing Of Terrifying Punching Power
Talk about a rematch that was wholly and totally unnecessary. It was on this day 60 years ago when heavyweight king Sonny Liston again fought … continue
Floyd Patterson – The Thinking Man’s Fighter
Born on this day back in 1935, into an impoverished home that was nevertheless full of love as well as siblings, was Floyd Patterson – … continue
On This Day: When Floyd Patterson Scored A Leg-Twitching KO And Made Boxing History
On this day in 1960, heavyweight legend Floyd Patterson scored the kind of sweet revenge plenty of beaten fighters dream of scoring. And Floyd had … continue
Video: Floyd Patterson vs Ingemar Johansson – Classic Rivalry Recap
This edition of Rummy’s Corner proudly presents the latest episode of a new ongoing series that will explore some of the greatest bouts in the … continue