Fury vs Wilder 3: The Aftermath
Here are some thoughts I took away from the Fury vs Wilder fight from Saturday night. Whether or not we want it, I think we’ll see these two gladiators for a 4th tilt within 24 months – provided Deontay doesn’t …
The Case For Rocky Marciano
You wouldn’t think, not even for a second, that you would have to defend a world champion boxer who retired with an unblemished record of 49-0 (43 KO’s), but if it’s Rocky Marciano we’re talking about then yep, he needs …
Lloyd Honeyghan “Ragamuffin Man” In the Fight of His Life
The other day, I heard that former British boxer, Lloyd Honeyghan, was having some very serious medical issues and is in tough shape. This prompted me to think about his stellar career and I thought a retrospective on this once …
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Is Floyd Mayweather Jr. The Greatest?
Floyd Mayweather – The Best Ever? Let me be clear; I’m no fan of Floyd Mayweather Jr. I don’t like what I’ve heard about him or from him as a man and I didn’t particularly care for his “defense-first” style …
The Relentless Evander Holyfield, Known as The Real Deal
Boxers have always had nicknames; sometimes chosen by themselves, sometimes bestowed upon them by the public or some other third party. The point of a nickname has either been to in some way highlight the intimidation factor of the boxer, …
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The Story of James Bonecrusher Smith
The “Bonecrusher”: James Odell Smith One of my favourite sports memories has always been the unbridled joy on display from James “Bonecrusher” Smith after he knocked out then-champion Tim Witherspoon in the first round of their Dec. 12, 1986 WBA …
Jersey Joe Walcott | The Unforgettable Boxing Legend
Who is Jersey Joe Walcott? Arnold Raymond Cream aka Jersey Joe Walcott Say that name in a room full of casual boxing fans and it probably wouldn’t cause so much as a ripple. But mention that same name in a group …
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Saunders/Alvarez: The Aftermath
Lots are being made of BJS’ not answering the bell for the 9th round last night. Look, I think there’s “quit” as in giving up because you’re not brave, and there’s “quit” because going on isn’t a viable option. I’m …
“And New Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion of the World, Billy Joe Saunders!” Not Bloody Likely!
Tonight, May 8, 2021, the UK’s Billy Joe Saunders will climb through the ropes to face the unenviable task of trying to defeat the consensus pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. It’s been a while since …
Jimmy Wilde – The Tylorstown Terror
Jimmy Wilder – The Tylorstown Terror There are good boxing records, great boxing records and a few, absolutely other-worldly boxing records. Jimmy Wilde, the Welsh boxer who plied his trade in the first part of the 20th century, falls into …