Clue Watch: Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johannson were two heavyweight champs who fought each other 3 times, with the title going back and forth between them. They show up together most of...
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Senate Calls for Presidential Pardon for Boxer Jack Johnson
A bipartisan resolution calling on President Obama to issue a pardon to boxer Jack Johnson passed the U.S. Senate on July 16th. The resolution was sponsored by Senators Harry Reid...
Floyd Mayweather Wins Unanimous Decision Over Manny Pacquiao
The years long wait for the matchup of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally came to an end on May 2nd, when the Fight of the Century (so far at...
Mitt Romney Will Box Evander Holyfield. Well Sort Of.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield will come out of retirement for a bout with former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney on May 15th in Salt Lake City...
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Fight Will (Finally) Occur May 2nd 2015
For years, negotiations between welterweights Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao for a matchup in the ring between the two top boxers of this era were on and off, raising...
Boxing Nicknames: Kid Chocolate was No Bon Bon
The history of boxing boasts a colorful assortment of powerful and menacing nicknames, but some monikers are laughably inappropriate and highly inaccurate. Others are downright silly. You might even wonder...
World Heavyweight Champs – Quick Reference Guide
Here is a quick reference guide to boxers who have been universally recognized as Heavyweight Champ of the Year by decade — sort of. Rather than repeat the name of...
Mike Tyson Sings the Praises of LeBron James on Jimmy Kimmel Live
The Miami Heat took it on the chin in Game 1 of the NBA Finals June 12th, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-94. Later in the evening, former heavyweight...
Muhammad Ali Turns 70
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali turns 70 years old on January 17th, 2012. The milestone was celebrated with a party for 350 in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky on January 14th. ...
Rest in Peace Smokin’ Joe Frazier
Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier passed away on November 7th, 2011 in Philadelphia. Smokin’ Joe, as he was known, had suffered from liver cancer and had recently entered hospice...
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