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Rocky Graziano: Boxing Champion, Actor, and Business Owner
Rocky Graziano was a legendary boxer known as one of the greatest punchers of all time. He was a middleweight boxing champion as well as a successful actor and business owner.
Tex: The Incredible True Story of a Boxing Outlaw
Randall "Tex" Cobb was a character of epic and hilarious proportions. A championship contender, kickboxer, karate black belt, football player, actor, scholar, songwriter, bar-brawler, etc. This guy gave new meaning to the term "renaissance man."
Jack Johnson's Fight for His Title and His Freedom
Jack Johnson (nicknamed the Galveston Giant) was the first African American boxer to win the heavyweight boxing title during the Jim Crow era. Johnson became a boxing legend after defeating the reigning white champion, Tommy Burns.
Two Ton Tony: Boxing's Most Colorful Character
This is the story of a boxing jester who went toe to toe with a bear, a kangaroo, and an octopus. A man who once ate 52 hot dogs right before a fight and even dropped the immortal Joe Louis to the canvas with a left hook. Oh, there's more!
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather: A Martial Artist's Fight Analysis
These are some observations I saw during the McGregor vs. Mayweather fight. I personally enjoyed it, and here are some notes you should consider.
15 Champions With the Most Incredible Ape Indices in Boxing History
A long arm span or reach is an important physical attribute in boxing. A good percentage of boxing champions have enjoyed a significant reach advantage over most of their opponents.
Chuck Wepner: The Man Who Inspired the Movie “Rocky”
"Rocky" was based on Chuck Wepner, a professional boxer from Bayonne, New Jersey. His fight against Muhammad Ali in 1975 inspired Sylvester Stallone to make the iconic film.
Death in the Boxing Ring
Sometimes, people die in the ring. This fact provides entertainment for the masses and fattens the bank accounts of promoters and hangers-on.
How to Use the Dempsey Roll in Boxing
The Dempsey Roll is a boxing technique that was pioneered by Jack Dempsey and used extensively by Mike Tyson. It allows a boxer to generate tremendous power while expending minimal energy.
Meet the Real Rocky Balboa
Not many know that the fictional Rocky Balboa is based on a real person named Chuck Wepner. He was a small-time boxer who got the chance of a lifetime and inspired many with his raw courage.
Greatest Sports Rivalries: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier
There have been a lot of great showdowns in boxing history—then there was Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Arguments for and Against Banning Boxing
This article examines the issues over whether boxing should be banned or not. It looks at the arguments for and against that are used by people.
Why Roberto Durán Is the Greatest Boxer of All Time
This article highlights the career of legendary professional boxer, Roberto Durán, who, pound for pound, could have been the greatest boxer of all time.