The biggest heavyweight fight of the 1980s took place on this day in 1982, as heavyweight great Larry Holmes defended his crown against “Great White … continue
Ken Norton had been there, Gerry Cooney wanted to get there. On this day 40 years ago, these two heavyweight giants who were at wholly … continue
Though the fight was much maligned, and though plenty of experts refused to take the fight seriously going in, the heavy, accurate and eye-catching piece … continue
Gerry Cooney may not have ever developed into a truly great fighter, but at his best Cooney was absolutely a great puncher. One of the … continue
Gerry Cooney turns 64 today. The towering Irish-American who retired three decades ago, having lost to George Foreman in his final attempt at a comeback, … continue
The Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Star puncher Gerry Cooney met former world title challenger Ron Lyle in a classic young tiger Vs. old … continue
Today, May 11, marks the anniversary of Gerry Cooney’s most brutal career KO – the one he scored over former WBC heavyweight champ Ken Norton … continue
Forget the “Geezers at Caesars,” this one would be a heavyweight match-up between two stars with a combined 133 years! And it might happen, in … continue
Three decades ago, U.S fight fans (and fans located elsewhere around the planet), while not exactly at a fever pitch of excitement and anticipation, were … continue
Deontay Wilder is celebrated today as the biggest puncher in the heavyweight division. Despite his flaws, Wilder is a star, he has an amazing highlight … continue