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

18
Jul

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

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

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31
May

On This Day: Henry Armstrong wins welterweight championship from Barney Ross

On this day, May 31, 85 years ago, Henry Armstrong lifted the welterweight crown from Barney Ross at the Madison...

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19
Oct

On this day: Marvelous Marvin Hagler crushes Mustafa Hamsho in three, looks ahead to Hearns

It was the fight before the fight. On Oct. 19, 1984, Marvelous Marvin Hagler scored a third-round knockout over Mustafa Hamsho...

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18
Oct

On this day: Bernard Hopkins dominates Kelly Pavlik in 170-pound catchweight clash

It was never a good idea to write off “The Executioner.” On Oct. 18, 2008, Bernard Hopkins scored a comprehensive 12-round...

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17
Oct

On this day: Roman Gonzalez stops Brian Viloria in nine, retains Ring and WBC 112-pound titles

Viva “Chocolatito.” On Oct. 17, 2015, Roman Gonzalez scored a ninth-round stoppage over Brian Viloria to retain Ring and WBC flyweight...

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14
Oct

On this day: Jermell Charlo blasts out Erickson Lubin in one round, retains WBC 154-pound title

Full energy bar taken in the blink of an eye. On Oct. 14, 2017, Jermell Charlo scored a sudden and spectacular...

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13
Oct

On this day: Nonito Donaire halts Toshiaki Nishioka, wins Ring 122-pound championship

It was “The Filipino Flash” at his very best. On October 13, 2012, Nonito Donaire successfully defended the WBO junior featherweight...

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12
Oct

On this day: Tim Bradley scores career-defining triumph over Juan Manuel Marquez

It was the night of Desert Storm’s life. On October 12, 2013, Tim Bradley retained his WBO welterweight title with a...

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29
Sep

On this day: Muhammad Ali comes through hell to best Earnie Shavers at MSG

What a chin “The Greatest” had. On Sept. 29, 1977, Muhammad Ali scored a 15-round unanimous decision over Earnie Shavers to...

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28
Sep

On this day: Muhammad Ali wins controversial decision over Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium

A legitimate victory in a close fight or a gift from the gods? On Sept. 28, 1976, Muhammad Ali won a...

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