Archive for May, 2013
Pulling No Punches
Does Tyson Deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?
The fundamental problem with boxing is the game just does not respect itself. All that rich history, all those fascinating stories, and all those young men (and women) putting their lives on the line for the thrill of competiti...
This Week in Boxing History
TWIBH: June 25, 1952 — Maxim vs. Robinson
In boxing, as in other avenues of life, it is possible to be too good for your own good. Sugar Ray Robinson has the honour of being generally regarded as the greatest boxer of all time, but on at least one occasion, his immense...
Pugilistic Profiles
Pugilistic Profile #3: The Mighty Atom
The writer of a profile of Jimmy Wilde, aka “The Mighty Atom,” is tempted to put down the particulars of Wilde’s incredible record – 152 bouts, 146 victories, 100 knockouts, the vast majority of those contests...
This Week in Boxing History
TWIBH: June 16, 1983 — Duran vs. Moore
In 1980, Roberto Duran’s already legendary career reached both its zenith and its nadir. Having abandoned the lightweight division he had dominated for more than seven years, and having established himself as one of the t...
This Week in Boxing History
TWIBH: June 8, 1985 – McGuigan vs. Pedroza
During a time of conflict in his native land, Barry McGuigan, a professional prize fighter, was, ironically, a catalyst for peace. When Barry fought, Protestants and Roman Catholics in Ireland didn’t. A Catholic married t...
The Top Twelve
Top 12 Best Southpaws of All-Time
They say roughly 10% of the population is left-handed, but the percentage of left-handed boxing champions is even less. Here are the very best southpaws to ever pull on a pair of punching mitts. 1. Marvelous Marvin Hagler 2. Pe...
This Week in Boxing History
TWIBH: May 31, 1938 — Ross vs. Armstrong
Barney Ross was more than just one of the best boxers who ever lived. A Jew whose life was largely defined by anti-Semitism, he was a hero to his people, no less than Benny Leonard before him. Barney’s father, Isidore Ros...
