Thirty-five years ago, in a forgotten boxing match that took place in Tucson, Arizona, two fighters from Houston, Texas, faced off in the ring. George Foreman, the former heavyweight king on a quest to reclaim his title, met Everett Martin, known as “Bigfoot,” the unofficial king of journeymen. Both men, deeply religious, came from the
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Some of the most revered champions in the world of boxing, Nicaragua’s Alexis Arguello, tragically passed away 15 years ago. Known as “The Explosive Thin Man,” Arguello was a dominant force in the ring, holding titles in three weight classes – featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight. However, his untimely death at the age of 57,
Lennox Lewis, a Canadian/British heavyweight, burst onto the professional boxing scene on June 27th, 1989, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. His journey began with an impressive victory over Al Malcolm, setting the stage for what would become a legendary career. Lewis first gained recognition as an Olympic gold medallist in the super-heavyweight division
Freddie Mills, a British boxing great, was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, 105 years ago. He was known as a tough and relentless ring warrior who captured the hearts of fans with his fighting spirit. Despite starting his professional career in 1936 as a middleweight fighter, Mills quickly rose through the ranks and became a world
The highly anticipated fight between Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko at the Staples Centre on June 21, 2003, was expected to be a defining moment in the careers of both fighters. Lewis, the defending heavyweight champion, was nearing retirement and coming off a victory over Mike Tyson. Klitschko, a former WBO title-holder, was looking to
The year was 1976 when former heavyweight champions George Foreman and Joe Frazier met in a rematch that would go down in boxing history. This rematch was a long time coming, with both men having experienced highs and lows in their careers since their first encounter back in 1973. In their initial fight, a young
The world of boxing has seen its fair share of great fighters being immortalized on the silver screen, but not all biopics have been hits. With the recent announcement of a movie in the works to honor middleweight legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler, there is a lot at stake. Hagler’s story is one of grit and
The clash between Ike Ibeabuchi and David Tua in 1997 remains etched in boxing history as one of the most thrilling and brutal encounters in the heavyweight division. Both fighters, unbeaten sluggers with a penchant for delivering and absorbing punishment, stepped into the ring with the intention of leaving a lasting impact on the sport.
Boxing fans around the world are gearing up for the annual Hall of Fame weekend, a special time dedicated to honoring legendary fighters who have left a lasting impact on the sport. This year, the celebrations will take place in Canastota, New York, where fans, media, and fellow fighters will come together to pay tribute