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February 16, 1970: Joe Frazier – Jimmy Ellis

05/12/2023 by Matt Ford

When Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted into the military, boxing’s ruling bodies showed scant concern for due process. Instead, they wasted … read more

Nigel Benn’s place in middleweight history

05/10/2023 by Matt Ford

Writing about Nigel Benn’s place in middleweight history is one of the most difficult tasks I have taken in some time. I … read more

Jess Willard: A Second Look At the “Pottawatomie Giant”

06/05/202305/09/2023 by Matt Ford

Throughout boxing history many champions have risen and fallen. Synonymous with the career of these great warriors are the memories they left … read more

Sugar Ray Leonard Vs Marvin Hagler: Who Won?

05/09/202305/09/2023 by Matt Ford

One Saturday afternoon about a month or so ago, a very good friend of mine and I headed out to our favorite … read more

Ken Norton forever linked to Muhammed Ali

05/07/202305/06/2023 by Matt Ford

Ken Norton’s name is forever linked to that of Muhammed Ali. Norton fought Ali three times and handed him his second defeat … read more

Mike Tyson’s Childhood

05/07/202305/06/2023 by Matt Ford

One of the most recognized sporting figures in the world was born on the 30th June 1966 in Cumberland Hospital Catskill in … read more

The Thin Line Between Triumph and Tragedy in Boxing

05/07/202305/06/2023 by Matt Ford

In life we are always posed with questions and dilemmas. We face new problems every day and for the most part we … read more

The Mental and Emotional Struggles of Professional Boxing – Taking A Punch

05/02/202305/02/2023 by Matt Ford

We are fans of a great sport. We love to watch two people match physical, mental, and emotional abilities. There is no … read more

Why We Should Respect All Fighters

05/02/202305/02/2023 by Matt Ford

We’ve all used the term “Bum” or “Tomato Can” used in boxing, most of the time not thinking about what we’re really … read more

Ryan Garcia and Joe Goossen part ways after three fights

05/01/2023 by Matt Ford

Ryan Garcia has decided to split from his trainer Joe Goossen after three fights together, sources told ESPN and Mike Coppinger. The … read more

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