Jul

On this day: Jersey Joe Walcott shuffles his way to a world title win against Ezzard Charles

by Diego Morilla

It was the third meeting between them. One was a champion, perhaps one of the most undervalued of all time...

Louis-Schmeling II, 85 years later, remains the most significant sporting event of the 20th Century

22

Jun

Louis-Schmeling II, 85 years later, remains the most significant sporting event of the 20th Century

by Ron Borges

By 10 p.m. on the night of June 22, 1938, the streets of America were deserted. Over 60 million Americans,...

31

Jan

Born on this day: Jersey Joe Walcott

by Diego Morilla

A talented heavyweight champ who shuffled his way towards greatness against some of the best men of his era. The...

21

Nov

Died on this day: Max Baer

by Diego Morilla

One of the hardest-punching heavyweights in one of the division’s golden eras, and a colorful character outside the ring. The...

On this day: Ezzard Charles scores explosive second-round knockout of Bernie Reynolds

08

Oct

On this day: Ezzard Charles scores explosive second-round knockout of Bernie Reynolds

by The Ring

“The Cincinnati Cobra” strikes. On October 8, 1952, Ezzard Charles scored a brutal second-round knockout over Bernie Reynolds at Cincinnati Gardens...

28

Sep

Born on this day: Max Schmeling

by Diego Morilla

A title won on a foul and a career marred by the political usage of his image were not enough...

On this day: Joe Louis back in win column with brutal knockout of Jack Sharkey

18

Aug

On this day: Joe Louis back in win column with brutal knockout of Jack Sharkey

by The Ring

The creation of a truly great heavyweight champion enters its second phase. On August 18, 1936, Joe Louis scored a crushing...

17

Aug

Died on this day: Jack Sharkey

by Diego Morilla

His name is a composite from two of his heroes. In due time, he inherited their qualities as well. Jack Sharkey’s...

04

Jul

10 Notable July 4 fights

by Lee Groves

July 4, America’s celebration of the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence, is one of the most festive holidays on the calendar. Once upon a time it was also a date when major boxing events were held. RingTV.com’s resident historian Lee Groves gives us his choice of the most notable July 4 fights.