Flea Man, I think most will agree, that Roberto Duran had a tendency to 'sugar coat' his thoughts.
February 12, 1977 WBC Lightweight Champion - Esteban De Jesus 49-3-0 (27 KO's) makes the '2nd-Defense' of his Championship versus Honolulu-based...
You would think that Ray would want to challenge Clint Jackson, As Clint had defeated brother Roger in the July 1978 Sports Festival...
January 1977 Gregorio 'Papa' Benitez stated that he wanted Roberto Duran for a 'rubber match with Esteba De Jesus, but not in Panama. 'Once...
Mr. Choklab The first of the many stumbles by Alex Miteff September 25, 1959 (War Memorial Stadium -Syracuse, New York) The 24 year-old...
Entertaining,,,,,,, But the scene in Denver, with Cassius visiting Sonny was 'untrue'. It was a complete publicity stunt with both fighters...
Height, Less than 6' 1" by a 1/4" inch. Fist 14 1/2" [IMG]
D9, All 'management decisions' were made by Mike Trainer, who was a brilliant manager. 'Make the most amount of money, with the least amount...
Sal,,,,,, You just read it, and enjoyed it. I don't trash fighters, I post an argument.
Red Dillon, Louisville Sportswriter, commenting on Alex Miteff - Previous bouts; May 20, 1960..............L Dec 10 - Eddie Machen (New...
Zora went down fighting. Ringside observers said it was gutty effort from the Arizona Heavyweight. But, it was like using a '22 Rifle' versus...
Cassis Clay was a 5-1 Betting-Favorite versus Billy Daniels. At the time, Cassius was ranked as the #9 Ring Magazine and #7 NBA Heavyweight....
Billy Daniels, was also a young Heavyweight prospect, who had looked good in several bouts, including a 10-Round Decision over former amateur star...
May 1962 'Cassius Is Hoping He Doesn't Get Clipped' Cassius Clay will be heading to New York, to take on 'The Barber' on May 19 at the St....
Wass, Weren't you excited about the Ray Leonard vs. Larry Bonds Championship fight. It looked like a damn gym session. At least a bout with...