Throughout the years, there have been a number of fascinating match-ups that saw a great light-heavyweight move up and face an equally great heavyweight. But … continue
Has any world heavyweight title fight, before or since, demanded so much from its two participants as the third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe … continue
A half century ago in his hometown of Philadelphia, boxing legend Joe Frazier punched for pay for the very first time. Not that the young … continue
Like many fans, you might have caught the replay of the classic “Thrilla In Manila” last night, as ESPN aired the unforgettable third fight between … continue
With no live boxing taking place due to the ongoing coronavirus, hardcore fight fans, boxing junkies if you prefer, are having a tough time of … continue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w41kFYlMvmc 47 years ago, a 3/1 underdog scored six knockdowns in just over five-minutes to devastatingly alter the heavyweight landscape. It was billed as “The … continue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJtEhzyC1WU Rewind to December of 1981, and two heavyweight legends who had no business still fighting, were, for whatever reason or reasons, trying to do … continue
What a shame these two giants of the division, lethal punchers both, never collided. What would have happened if Joe Frazier and Gerry Cooney met … continue
What hasn’t been written about the fantastic yet equally barbaric and brutal third act, or final fight, between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier? What can … continue
Mark Kram Jr, the son of the late Sports Illustrated writer who penned the quite superb, and somewhat controversial, ‘Ghosts of Manila’ book in 2001, … continue