On this day: Joe Louis back in win column with brutal knockout of Jack Sharkey
The creation of a truly great heavyweight champion enters its second phase. On August 18, 1936, Joe Louis scored a crushing...
read moreDied on this day: Jack Sharkey
His name is a composite from two of his heroes. In due time, he inherited their qualities as well. Jack Sharkey’s...
read moreTo Be The Best: The top 100 boxers in the history of The Ring Rankings (70-61)
If you’re new to this on-going series, please read: The Introduction. The Author’s Note. *** Today’s grouping includes two active fighters – Nonito Donaire...
read more1920’s Boxing Trivia by Ring Magazine
It was long before the television era, but the 1920s did produce some unforgettable battles within the original eight weight...
read moreThe real heavyweight championship of the world and its history – Part 1
Author and boxing historian Lee Groves traces the most famous prize in sport from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
read moreLiterary Notes: ‘Jack Sharkey’
Thomas Hauser reviews James Curl’s book “Jack Sharkey: A Heavyweight Champion’s Untold Story,” about the underappreciated fighter who finished his career just as Joe Louis was emerging.
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