by Fox Doucette It's Fan Week here at Historical Fight Night, and thanks to the good folks at the Mythical Boxing Facebook group, we've got a tripleheader---that's right, when one fight ain't enough, and two is too low, you need THREE fights for your reading pleasure. The main event pits two guys who were great junior middleweights but a little too vulnerable to the big shot … [Read more...]
Historical Fight Night: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Bob Foster
by Fox Doucette Bob Foster is a tale of two reputations in one man. He is perhaps better remembered for his multiple knockout losses in the heavyweight division, losing to Ernie Terrell, Joe Frazier, and Muhammad Ali via the stoppage route, than he is for his six-year reign as the greatest of the 175-pound fighters. Meanwhile, Roy Jones Jr. got what Foster never did; a … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 14: Mama Said Knock You Out
Welcome to another episode of What If's Excellent Heavyweight Adventure, where the time has finally arrived---every fight from here on out is win or it's into the time machine with you for a trip back to your own era. From here out, I'm assuming you're familiar with the series; if not, punch “What If” into the Tribune's search function---the archive's all there. Previously, on … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 11: Breaking Rocks at the Quarry
Welcome to another edition of What If?, as the first round of the heavyweight tournament group stage continues. Read the intro and method here. Catch up with the 1920s and 1960s group stage in Episodes 3 and 7. Previously, on What If: Well, the 1920s are a fine mess, aren't they? When last we saw our competitors, Luis Firpo was the beneficiary of the San Dimas Screwjob, … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 7: The San Dimas Screwjob
Welcome to another edition of What If?, as the first round of the heavyweight tournament group stage continues. Read the intro and method here. Catch up with the 1920s and 1960s group stage in Episode 3. Previously, on What If: When last we left our fist-throwing heroes from the 1920s and '60s, Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney seemed headed for a meaningful showdown and … [Read more...]