A twenty-first century professional boxer is now the heir to the Marquess of Queensbury era builders, themselves heirs to fisticuffs, or...
Boxing has the most primordial appeal of all sports. Yes, it’s just you in there, over the canvas, under the bright lights, with a guy...
I have a couple of confessions to make: when Tyson first came up and became champ, he scared me as the most ferocious man I, the casual fan, had...
The problem I feel with such speculation is it goes against Tunney's idiosyncrasy. He accomplished what he set out to and retired. He was no...
Well said. Frank Lotierzo nailed it when he said Ali didn't "box" to victory but simply outfought this "unbeatable foe" with such shining...
This suggestion of mine is born of trying to put myself in a young Lewis' big shoes. Tyson turned pro in 1985 and began to make a lot of noise. I...
Thanks for sharing this, Bill. You are truly privileged in having the chance to actually, day to day, be around the great Larry Holmes!!!
Tyson had an amazing jab. At one point in his fight with none other than jabber deluxe Larry Holmes, both threw out the jab and little Tyson's jab...
This fight puts Mike Tyson’s greatness in perspective. Lately, Lennox Lewis has been seen winning polls over all-time greats among greats,...
One fundamental problem Ali had against Norton was he was an exasperating headhunter. No body attack which would have opened Norton up much more...
Agreed. A couple of points: FOTC closed the book on Frazier's best; nothing he did later added to his standing. In all-time debates, it would be...
Implausible scenario, but, in general terms, Frazier would be ranked a bit higher than he is. Those fond of Marciano would continue to rank the...
Yes, loved as the most fearsome boxing specimen ever, as a young man who put in the blood, sweat and tears in training to develop nonpareil skills...
