Died on this day: Salvador Sanchez
More than a few boxers have died too soon, leaving an infinite number of “what ifs” behind. This extraordinary Mexican world...
read moreOn this day: Salvador Sanchez stops Azumah Nelson, final bout for ill-fated champ
It will forever be a bitter-sweet fight. On July 21, 1982, Salvador Sanchez scored a 15th-round stoppage over the gallant Azumah...
read moreOn this day: Salvador Sanchez wins Danny Lopez rematch, scores 14th-round stoppage
Forever recognized as a truly great champion, he none-the-less remains the epitome of promise unfulfilled. On June 21, 1980, the ill-fated...
read moreTo Be The Best: The Top 100 Boxers in the history of The Ring Rankings (80-71)
The third installment of author/historian Cliff Rold’s epic evaluation of The Ring’s 97-year-old divisional rankings and the 100 standout fighters...
read moreSalvador Sanchez-Wilfredo Gomez: Battle of the Little Giants 40 years later
On August 21, 2021, Yordenis Ugas and Manny Pacquiao will step inside a Las Vegas ring – the T-Mobile Arena...
read moreBest I faced: Ruben Castillo
Ruben Castillo was a mainstay in the featherweight and junior lightweight divisions during the 1980s. He was good enough to...
read moreDougie’s Monday Mailbag (Come-backing hall of famers, 15 rounds, Jorge Castro)
STAY RETIRED! Gday Dougie, How are you and your family doing in this crazy 2020 we are having mate? All safe and...
read moreMexican great Salvador Sanchez remembered by friends, fans and former foes
The wonderfully talented Salvador Sanchez is widely recognized as one of the very best fighters to ever come out of...
read moreDougie’s Monday mailbag (Roger Mayweather & the IBHOF, classic fight advice, Ring ratings)
IS ROGER MAYWEATHER WORTHY OF THE IBHOF? Hi Doug, Loved reading the piece that Lee Groves put together about the Black Mamba...
read moreDougie’s mailbag (Salvador Sanchez What If?, JoJo Diaz, RV4 and Shakur)
CHAMPIONS FOREVER: LATIN LEGENDS Hey Dougie, hope you and the family are well. Just watched Champions Forever the Latin Legends and wow! It...
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