Posts about boxing history.
In this episode, I am going to be focusing on several boxers who had at least 3 title fights, but they were all unsuccessful in capturing Championship Gold. These gentlemen were good enough to get to numerous title bouts but just fell short, which is why the episode is titled “Close But No Cigar.” Regardless, … Read more
In this segment, I will be speaking of NFL Players who stepped into the boxing ring. Before I speak of gentlemen and players who have graced the Boxing Ring and competed in the sweet science, I just want to make clear, it is a whole different environment and scenario. It’s like comparing apples to oranges … Read more
I am going to focus on 3 of the top men who ever laced up a pair of gloves in the History of The Art of Self-Defense, “The Sweet Science.” These are the ingredients I used: Longevity/Consistency Record Championships Competition Impact SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW THIS PODCAST FOR FREE #1 Sugar Ray Robinson The Number One … Read more
The World Boxing Association WBA President was Gilberto Mendoza and the World Boxing Council President was Jose Suliman. Due to the previous year’s Mancini-Kim tragedy, the WBC changed title bouts from 15 to 12 rounds. The first fight to take place under the new limit was Rafael Orono KO4 Pedro Romero in Caracas, Venezuela on … Read more
‘The Thrilla in Manila’ would be the third time that Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier squared off. In the first fight, held at Madison Square Garden in March 1971, Frazier defended his heavyweight title with a 15-round unanimous decision. The second fight in January 1974 also took place at Madison Square Garden. That one would be … Read more