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Born on this day: Gerry Cooney

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04
Aug

Born on this day: Gerry Cooney

In any other era, he could have been a champion. Unfortunately, it was written somewhere that he would have to put...

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03
Aug

Born on this day: Eric “Butterbean” Esch

Boxing’s many weight divisions have made it possible for men and women of all sizes to pursue a career in...

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27
Jul

On this day: Professor Larry Holmes ends glorious career by taking Butterbean to school

It was a novelty and both men were paid well. On July 27, 2002, former heavyweight champion of the world Larry...

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19
Jun

On this day: Evander Holyfield outpoints legendary ex-champ Larry Holmes

Had they met in their respective primes, it would have been a fight for the ages. On June 19, 1992, Evander...

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11
Jun

Larry Holmes-Gerry Cooney: Fanning the Flames

By Randy Gordon This feature originally appeared in our Larry Holmes Special Issue which is available for purchase at The Ring...

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09
Jun

Larry Holmes vs. Ken Norton: Trial by Firefight

By Jerry Izenberg This feature originally appeared in our Larry Holmes Special Issue, which is available for purchase at The Ring...

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25
Apr

Dougie’s Monday Mailbag (Tyson Fury-Dillian Whyte, Fury’s future, mythical matchups vs. ATGs)

TYSON FURY AND THE HEAVYWEIGHTS Hi Dougie, I was impressed with Tyson Fury knocking out Dillian Whyte, but I am annoyed with...

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23
Mar

On this day: Larry Holmes drops Ocasio with a jab, scores four knockdowns, retains WBC title

The perfect punch should be felt and not seen. On March 23, 1979, Larry Holmes made the second defense of his...

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09
Mar

On this day: Tim Witherspoon wins vacant WBC heavyweight title, outpoints Greg Page

It was the first time in boxing history that three men could lay claim to the heavyweight thrown. On March 9,...

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08
Mar

KO Magazine 1986: Larry Holmes challenges Mike Tyson to non-title bout Pt. 2

Editor's Note: This Larry Holmes interview originally appeared in the December 1986 issue of KO Magazine. It was conducted before...

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