By Lem Satterfield: "If Johnson's resume was largely devoid of star names, it was because standout fighters of the day, from 108 to 115 pounds,...
For those who saw him fight in his prime, he was a heck of a fighter, which is why none of the other champs and few top fighters wanted to fight...
On March 29, 1901, in a war that saw both men down several times, Marvin Hart scored a KO16 over West. I discuss the fight in In the Ring With...
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Support boxing films and documentaries. Please click like or vote for The Gentleman Prizefighter on youtube or facebook! This is the documentary...
He was at his absolute best at junior middleweight, from the early 80s through 1987. Once he moved up in weight he was still an excellent fighter,...
Coetzer was tough as nails and fought his heart out against Bowe. Yes he was hit low and Referee Lane made an error when he stopped the bout....
At the time I thought yes. In hindsight, no. Jones, Jr. had way too much blazing speed, power, footwork, reactions, and condition. As skilled as...
When you get rich and lazy and stop doing something for three years, you are never the same again. Not if you are intending to compete at an elite...
I picked Charles by decision. Sure Tua could catch him late and KO him. Absolutely. However, I think a top form Charles is too fast, too skillful,...
On January 12, 1900 at New York’s Broadway Athletic Club, McCoy fought a controversial rematch with Joe Choynski. Choynski had not been...
I discuss Corbett-McCoy in an entire chapter in In the Ring With James J. Jeffries. Actually, most of those who saw Corbett-McCoy came away...
McCoy was not known for having the best ability to take it. Sharkey stopped him in 10. He was also stopped by McCormick and Corbett.
Brnxhands, you are not being fair. In 1909, Fitz was totally shot. Had been for years. He was 46 years old when he fought Lang, a big strong...
No doubt Ward is the superior technical boxer, so he wins a decision, IF it goes the distance. However, there is also no doubt that he has yet to...
