"Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me."— --appeared in The Christian Recorder of March 1862, a publication of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, where it is presented as an "old adage" Lately, those associated with the business of boxing have taken things seemingly to an absurd level never before reached. Maybe it’s the speed with which … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Fallen Warriors (Part Three)
“Boxing begins in illusion and ends in real blood and tears. That's what makes it so beautiful.” ― Brian D'Ambrosio, Life in the Trenches Alexander McKay (3-2) Born 1804, Died June 3rd, 1830 We’re going back a ways with McKay to the bareknuckle era, even before the London Prize Ring Rules were in effect. The Scottish heavyweight didn’t have much experience, facing just … [Read more...]
What If: One Champ Per Weight, Part 5: Superfly!
by Fox Doucette January 30, 1978 Six months to the day after the last defense of his middleweight title, a 15-round unanimous decision in his second fight in Monaco against Rodrigo Valdez, Carlos Monzon, champion of the world, one of only two undisputed champions at the time of the WBA's takeover of the WBC, announced his retirement, putting to bed the rumors that he would … [Read more...]
This Week in Boxing History: June 22nd – June 28th
June 22 1885: Platt’s Hall, San Francisco, California. Word Lightweight Championship. Young Mitchell KO 35 (finish) Jack Keenan. 1894: Boston, Massachusetts. Joe Walcott W6 Mike Harris. 1937: Chicago, Illinois. World Heavyweight Championship. Joe Louis KO 8 James J. Braddock. Wins title. 1938: New York City, NY. World Heavyweight Championship. Joe Louis KO 1 Max … [Read more...]
Andre Ward vs. Boxing: Magno’s Monday Rant
It's not at all odd that Andre Ward would find himself the target of disrespect and derision. I'd love to say that it boggled the mind or even gave pause for thought, but it's all so predictable. Ward returned to the ring after a nineteen month absence Saturday night to pummel no-hope tune-up Paul Smith-- a bout that would serve as the punchline to those intent upon turning … [Read more...]