On this day: Shane Mosley gets decision over Oscar De La Hoya, wins 154-pound championship
Opinions varied on this battle of modern-day boxing legends. On Sept. 13, 2003, Sugar Shane Mosley scored a 12-round unanimous decision...
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Died on this day: Vernon Forrest
A tragedy struck the boxing world 13 years ago today. On July 25, 2009, two-division champion Vernon Forrest stopped at a...
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On this day: Vernon Forrest bests Sugar Shane Mosley again, retains welterweight crown
For the most part, someone always has your number. On July 20, 2002, Vernon Forrest scored a repeat 12-round unanimous decision...
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On this day: Sugar Shane Mosley repels Los Angeles rival Fernando Vargas, scores sixth-round TKO
Two huge stars and one very big finish. On July 15, 2006, Sugar Shane Mosley put on a terrific display in...
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An Inductee Experiences the International Boxing Hall of Fame – Part Four
Saturday, June 11, began with breakfast in Parlour. That was followed by a bus ride to Canastota for another meet-and-greet...
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An Inductee Experiences the International Boxing Hall of Fame – Part Three
Prior to going to Canastota for Induction Weekend, I asked some previous inductees what the experience was like. "You get a...
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On this day: Sugar Shane Mosley outscores Oscar De La Hoya in welterweight classic
From sparring sessions and amateur bouts as kids to a multi-million dollar superfight between pound for pound warriors. Oscar De La...
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Best I Covered – Larry Merchant
Boxing fans will know Larry Merchant for his outspoken and candid views on HBO Sports for over 35-years, where he...
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To Be The Best: The top 100 boxers in the history of The Ring Rankings (60-51)
If you’re new to this on-going series, please read: The Introduction. The Author’s Note. *** One of the most accomplished and long-reigning heavyweight champions...
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Beating Shane Mosley – Twice! – Not the defining standard of Vernon Forrest’s too-short life
For many boxers who sweat and bleed and toil to achieve something truly momentous in a sport that frequently can...
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