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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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On this day: Marvelous Marvin Hagler slices up Alan Minter, claims middleweight crown
It was a massacre. On Sept. 27, 1980, Marvelous Marvin Hagler finally reached the top of the middleweight mountain when he...
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On this day: Lloyd Honeyghan halts Donald Curry in seismic upset, wins welterweight title
In terms of British fighters upsetting the odds, perhaps only Randy Turpin conquering Sugar Ray Robinson in July 1951 can...
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