David Haye’s petition to get Muhammad Ali knighted 02/23/2016 James Slater At The O2 Arena in London next month, an exhibition will open – until August – that will celebrate the legendary career of the one and only Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest.” read full article
Happy Birthday, Muhammad Ali: The Greatest turns 74 01/18/201601/17/2016 James Slater Boxing legend, icon and global superstar Muhammad Ali today celebrates his 74th birthday. And, judging by the numerous photos his daughters – May May amongst them – put up on FaceBook, the living legend had a great time celebrating last night. read full article
Muhammad Ali: Portrait of a Champion – Book Excerpts 02/25/2015 Scoop Malinowski An abstract portrait of legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali, uniquely composed of memories, anecdotes, interviews, personal encounters, insider stories, artwork, photos, sketches, etc. read full article
This Day in Boxing History: Ali vs. Spinks II – September 15, 1978 09/15/201409/15/2014 Bill Barner Approximately 13 years before Muhammad Ali ever stepped into a boxing ring with Leon Spinks, then Cassius Clay had overcome great odds by defeating Sonny Liston to become World Heavyweight Champion. read full article
Muhammad Ali wants Mayweather to fight Pacquiao 05/04/2014 Reni M. Valenzuela Much of boxing made a mistake underestimating the capability of the underdog champion to beat a pound-for-pound god. Floyd Mayweather Jr. read full article
Ali’s gloves from historic Liston fight fetch $836,000 at auction 02/23/201402/23/2014 James Slater The unforgettable first fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston is 50-years old on Tuesday and yesterday, the gloves the then Cassius Clay wore when he shook up the world sold at auction for just under $900,00. read full article
Almost 40-years on: “The Rumble in The Jungle” remains Ali’s finest hour 10/27/201310/26/2013 James Slater In some ways, the epic interview/speech the great Muhammad Ali gave immediately after he had shocked the world in regaining his heavyweight crown with an incredible 8th-round KO over an “invincible” George Foreman in October of 1974 was as memorable as his ring performance. read full article
All Time Historical Survey Series Recap – The Original 8 Weight Classes & P4P 09/15/201608/10/2012 Geoffrey Ciani by Geoffrey Ciani – Over the course of a sixteen month period beginning in June 2009, I conducted a series of surveys that all began with a very simple question: Who are the ten best heavyweights of all time? read full article
Fans Will Be Able To Buy Ali, Leonard, Holyfield Ring Memorabilia, As The Boxing Treasures Of All Three Legends Go To Auction 08/13/201808/04/2012 James Slater By James Slater: Evander Holyfield is having to put up a lot of his prized possessions due to his financial problems (he recently had to sell his Georgia mansion for $7.5 million), and the late Angelo Dundee’s vast collection of ring treasures will also go for sale at another auction soon. read full article
