Apr

Former lightweight champion Ken Buchanan passes away at 77

by Doug Fischer

Ken Buchanan passed away in his native Scotland at the age of 77, it was announced on Saturday, April 1. A...

Earnie Shavers, feared heavyweight puncher of the 70s, dies at age 78

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Sep

Earnie Shavers, feared heavyweight puncher of the 70s, dies at age 78

by Ryan Songalia

Earnie Shavers, considered by many to be the heaviest punching heavyweight boxer in history, has died. The news was announced Thursday,...

Jake LaMotta, all-time great middleweight and subject of Raging Bull, dies at 95

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Sep

Jake LaMotta, all-time great middleweight and subject of Raging Bull, dies at 95

by Lee Groves

Jake LaMotta, the subject of the classic film “Raging Bull,” and a legendary middleweight champion known for his epic wars with Sugar Ray Robinson, died Tuesday at age 95. Lee Groves recounts his wonderful life both inside and outside the ring.

Amateur boxer Kuba Moczyk dies after first fight

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Nov

Amateur boxer Kuba Moczyk dies after first fight

by Ryan Songalia

Kuba Moczyk died after being knocked out in his first amateur bout Saturday in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, according to multiple reports.

Veteran boxing scribe Jack Obermayer dies at 72

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Jun

Veteran boxing scribe Jack Obermayer dies at 72

by The Ring

Jack Obermayer, who appeared at a dizzying 3,514 fight cards in 49 different states in over 400 cities, died of liver cancer on Saturday morning. He was 72.