Jun

Quanti Pugili! The definitive list of all-time great Italian-heritage fighters

The following article was originally published in the March 2024 issue of The Ring, available to subscribers here and via...

27

May

Died on this day: Ezzard Charles

by Diego Morilla

Now that we have a “small heavyweight” as a champ, it may be time to remember one of the best...

31

Jan

Born on this day: Jersey Joe Walcott

by Diego Morilla

A talented heavyweight champ who shuffled his way towards greatness against some of the best men of his era. The...

The Ring’s 2022 Awards Nominees: Fight of the Year

10

Jan

The Ring’s 2022 Awards Nominees: Fight of the Year

by The Ring

The Ring has selected a Fight of the Year since 1945, when the award went to Rocky Graziano-Freddie Cochrane (Graziano...

On this day: Ezzard Charles scores explosive second-round knockout of Bernie Reynolds

08

Oct

On this day: Ezzard Charles scores explosive second-round knockout of Bernie Reynolds

by The Ring

“The Cincinnati Cobra” strikes. On October 8, 1952, Ezzard Charles scored a brutal second-round knockout over Bernie Reynolds at Cincinnati Gardens...

On this day: Rocky Marciano breaks down Ezzard Charles in eight rounds

17

Sep

On this day: Rocky Marciano breaks down Ezzard Charles in eight rounds

by The Ring

It was never a good idea to face “The Rock” twice. On September 17, 1954, Rocky Marciano scored a punishing eighth-round...

To Be The Best: The top 100 boxers in the history of The Ring Rankings (60-51)

08

Feb

To Be The Best: The top 100 boxers in the history of The Ring Rankings (60-51)

by Cliff Rold

If you’re new to this on-going series, please read: The Introduction. The Author’s Note. *** One of the most accomplished and long-reigning heavyweight champions...