In comparison to Bill Paxton's "The Fearless Harry Greb," the Greb biography, "Live Fast, Die Young," written by Steve Compton, is vastly...
After watching footage of the second bout between Henry Armstrong and Ceferino Garcia, I felt that the bout was very close, hardly a robbery in...
R.I.P Champ....... - Chuck Johnston
In my opinion, Ken Norton should have received the decision in his third bout with Muhammad Ali. Norton was making the fight and landed most of...
There are a number of promoters, matchmakers, managers and trainers who should be inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame, including...
There are a lot of mistakes in the U.S. Census, but Sonny was not listed in the 1930 U.S. Census Records. Curtis, Sonny's brother, was born in...
Based on U.S. Census records, it is likely that Sonny Liston was born no earlier than 1930. In other words, he probably was in his early thirties...
Keep in mind that the world heavyweight championship bout between Jess Willard, the champion, and Jack Dempsey, the challenger, was a no-decision...
R.I.P. Oscar...... - Chuck Johnston
I have my doubts that the world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons would have made money even if the promotion went...
According Sugar Ray Robinson's autobiography, Ray and Archie Moore talked about fighting each other. As I recall, the conversation took place...
R.I.P., Frankie...... - Chuck Johnston
Even if Jack Dempsey was being outpointed by Georges Carpentier, it wouldn't have mattered because New Jersey was a "no-decision" state at the...
Clarence "Bones" Adams had fine boxing skills. - Chuck Johnston
Stanley Ketchell was known for his punching power more than for being a boxing stylist, so I am not surprised that he doesn't look that good in...
