How Great Was Floyd Patterson?

01/04/2025 James Slater

Floyd Patterson was a fascinating figure born on this day 90 years ago. The first man in history to regain … continue

DOCUMENTARY: A Timeline of the 1960s Heavyweight Boxing Division

04/15/2024 Charles Jackson

Up and down, back and forth; the 1960s produced a heavyweight division that was as “counter-culture” as the United States … continue

01/04/2024 James Slater

Had he lived into grand old age, Floyd Patterson would be celebrating his 89th birthday today. Patterson, a most fascinating … continue

09/25/2023 James Slater

How scary was Sonny Liston – the peak version? It’s a tough question, one on more than one level. Firstly, … continue

07/22/2023 James Slater

Talk about a rematch that was wholly and totally unnecessary. It was on this day 60 years ago when heavyweight … continue

02/27/202401/04/2023 James Slater

Born on this day back in 1935, into an impoverished home that was nevertheless full of love as well as … continue

06/20/202206/20/2022 James Slater

On this day in 1960, heavyweight legend Floyd Patterson scored the kind of sweet revenge plenty of beaten fighters dream … continue

02/27/202403/19/2017 Rummys Corner

This edition of Rummy’s Corner proudly presents the latest episode of a new ongoing series that will explore some of … continue