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...
read moreBorn 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...
read moreGreatest 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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreOn 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...
read moreGreatest Hits: Michael Nunn
This feature originally appeared in the June 2021 issue of The Ring. FOR A BRIEF PERIOD IN THE LATE 1980s AND...
read moreBest 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...
read moreDougie’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...
read moreMichael 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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