Born on this day: Muhammad Ali
Poet, warrior, Olympian, champion, controversial figure, beloved character, and a towering figure of his time and beyond. The one and...
read moreBorn on this day: Joe Frazier
Olympian, world champion, KO artist, and nemesis to The Greatest. The great Joe Frazier was born on a day like...
read moreBorn on this day: George Foreman
Olympic gold medalist, world heavyweight champion, and a lean, mean knockout machine. The great George Foreman turns 74 today. George Edward...
read moreLarry Holmes: Smoke and Butterflies
Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the Larry Holmes Special Issue, which is available for purchase at The Ring...
read moreThe Thrilla in Manila: 14 rounds of pure hell
It is impossible to conceive how tough the Thrilla in Manila was for Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier but those who were there attempt to provide some insight.
read moreOn this day: Muhammad Ali avenges jaw-break defeat, outpoints Ken Norton in LA
On Sept. 10, 1973, Muhammad Ali won a hard-fought, razor-close 12-round split decision over Ken Norton at the Forum in...
read moreOn this day: George Foreman scores ruthless first-round KO of Jose Roman in maiden title defense
The challenger’s first mistake came before the opening bell. On Sept. 1, 1973, George Foreman scored a devastating first-round knockout over...
read moreOn this day: Muhammad Ali dominates Joe Bugner, sets up a Thrilla in Manila
The sun aside, this was a relatively easy night for “The Greatest.” On June 30, 1975, Muhammad Ali scored a dominant...
read moreDougie’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...
read moreOn this day: Ken Norton breaks Muhammad Ali’s jaw, stuns ex-champ with decision win
It was one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history. On March 31, 1973, a then-unheralded Ken Norton scored a stunning...
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