By Ted Sares Back in the day, Joe Louis was everyone’s hero. When he lost to Rocky Marciano, many wept, for Joe had transcended the sport and was viewed as America’s fighter. Fact is, Joe Louis was neither brown nor white; he simply was the most beloved champion in boxing history. Old school Boxing, thanks to television, was big in the ‘50s. Names like Stillman’s Gym. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Old School: Part Two
By Ted Sares A pier six mind-set involving an inclination to engage in brutal street-like brawls was a part of the old-school mix. The Basilio-DeMarco wars were the sin quo non of Old School, but for a pure, visual definition, the best I can do is recommend the Monroe Brooks-Bruce Curry fight in 1978 in which the fighters fought with both skill and savagery and let it all … [Read more...]
“Gentleman Gerry” vs. Big George
Defying the odds and fighting in a more relaxed intelligent, and economical manner with no stamina issues caused by the tension that had haunted him in his “first” career, the second version of Foreman won his first 18 bouts by KO until Everett Martin took him the distance in 1989. In 1990, the famous “Geezers at Caesars” promotion was held in Las Vegas. It was George’s … [Read more...]
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez Won’t Fight Again Until 2017
Saul Canelo Alvarez elicited waves of disappointment from across the world when he announced recently that he wouldn’t enter the ring until next year. Anyone that was looking forward to analyzing the crazy sportsbetting boxing odds of Alvarez’s next fight must wait until 2017 to get their fix. Alvarez made the announcement on his social media page, emphasizing the fact that … [Read more...]
Fallen Warriors (Part Eight)
Marco Antonio "El Texano" Nazareth (4-4, 3 KO’s) Born: 4-12-1986, Died: 7-22-2009 Nazareth died as a result of brain injuries sustained in a return bout with Omar Chavez, son of Julio Cesar Chavez. Nazareth was looking to avenge a four round decision loss he had suffered over a year prior, but was dropped in the opening round of the rematch and stopped in the fourth … [Read more...]