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Born on this day: Donald Curry

07
Sep

Born on this day: Donald Curry

He was a superb boxer and brilliant technical fighter who earned titles in two divisions, always facing the best men...

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29
Aug

Born on this day: Marlon Starling

He was a two-time champion who fought some of the best men of his era, and he is turning 63-years-old...

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24
Aug

Greatest Hits: James Toney

Editor’s Note: In celebration of the recent International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee’s 54th birthday, The Ring is republishing this...

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28
Jul

On this day: Michael Nunn comes of age, stops Frank Tate to win IBF 160-pound title

He carried one of the best ring monikers in boxing history. On July 28, 1988, Michael “Second to” Nunn scored a...

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14
Apr

On this day: Michael Nunn outpoints Marlon Starling, retains middleweight title

Two terrific fighters don’t always produce a terrific fight. On April 14, 1990, Michael Nunn successfully defended his IBF middleweight title...

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25
Mar

On this day: Michael Nunn scores spectacular KO 1 win over Sumbu Kalambay

It was enough to make every elite-level middleweight of the day run for their lives. On March 25, 1989, then-IBF 160-pound...

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09
Mar

Greatest Hits: Michael Nunn

This feature originally appeared in the June 2021 issue of The Ring. FOR A BRIEF PERIOD IN THE LATE 1980s AND...

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14
Sep

Best I Faced: Frank Tate

Skilled boxer-puncher Frank Tate is one of a select band of men who won an Olympic gold medal before acquiring...

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22
May

Dougie’s Friday mailbag (the best I’ve seen, Michael Nunn, Mike McCallum, mythical matchups)

THE BEST OF MY LIFETIME Hi Dougie, Many happy returns on your Birthday. I have been a long-time reader and really enjoy...

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07
Apr

Michael Nunn has some advice on ‘lockdowns’

Millions of Americans are scared to death of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of Americans also report that, due to shelter...

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