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1970’s Boxing Trivia from Ring Magazine

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Fighters Network
15
Feb

The 1970s saw the emergence of the superfight, with The Fight of the Century, The Rumble in the Jungle and The Thrilla in Manila all taking place during this decade. As well as that, a young Panamanian named Roberto Duran was at his devastating best as a lightweight.

How much do you really know about boxing’s history? Take this 1970s boxing history challenge created by Ring Managing Editor Tom Gray to find out!



Duran attacks Edwin Viruet in their 1977 rematch. Photo from The Ring archive

 

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