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In the rich tapestry of mythical boxing matchups, few generate more intrigue than a hypothetical showdown between Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Michael Spinks at 168 pounds, a weight class that neither legend officially competed in during their primes—but one that offers a fascinating middle ground. Hagler, the indomitable middleweight king, and Spinks, the unorthodox light heavyweight genius, would bring a clash of styles, strategies, and mental toughness that would leave ...
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Mike Goodpaster
06/30/2025
The Real Story Behind Cinderella Man: James Braddock, Joe Gould, Max Baer, and the Shadows of the Fight Game
The 2005 film Cinderella Man, directed by Ron Howard and starring Russell Crowe, paints a triumphant ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/29/2025
Jake Paul’s Win Over Julio César Chávez Jr. Is Just the Latest Chapter in a Boxing Circus
Jake Paul secured another high-profile victory last night, this time defeating former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/27/2025
Clearing the Smoke: Why Sugar Ray Leonard Never Ducked Aaron Pryor
In the world of boxing, legacy is ...
John Raspanti
06/26/2025
Deontay Wilder returns Friday, but what’s left?
He's 39 now, and the loser of ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/25/2025
The Legend Before the Loss: James J. Jeffries and the Truth Behind 1910
When discussing the pantheon of heavyweight boxing ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/23/2025
Monte Masters: The Wild Ride of Boxing’s Forgotten Maverick
In the annals of boxing history, the ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/20/2025
The Night Tommy Farr Gave the Great Joe Louis All He Could Handle
August 30, 1937 – Yankee Stadium, New ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/18/2025
Karl Mildenberger: The Southpaw Who Challenged Ali
Karl Mildenberger was one of Germany’s most ...
Christopher Carlson
06/13/2025
Hitchins vs. Kambosos: Can George Be More Than A Faded Name?
This Saturday night, live streaming on DAZN from MSG Theater in New York City, Richardson Hitchins ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/12/2025
Fifteen Rounds of Fury: Larry Holmes vs. Ken Norton, 1978’s Heavyweight Classic
On June 9, 1978, the boxing world ...
John Raspanti
06/11/2025
The Fat Boy who beat Jack Dempsey twice – who was he?
How could a guy nicknamed Fat Boy ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/06/2025
Gerald McClellan: “He got what he gave” – A Divisive Legacy
Gerald McClellan was once among the most ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/05/2025
Mike McCallum: The Body Snatcher’s Precision and Legacy
Mike McCallum was born on December 7, ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/04/2025
Roland LaStarza: The Gentleman Contender of the Heavyweight Division
Roland LaStarza was born on May 12, ...
Mike Goodpaster
06/02/2025
Nino Benvenuti: The Pride of Italy and a Champion for the Ages
Few boxers have enjoyed the kind of ...
Christopher Carlson
05/30/2025
A Bridge to Plant versus Charlo is the theme for PBC/Amazon Card on Saturday
A fight between Caleb Plant and Jermall ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/30/2025
Mythical Matchup: Mike Tyson vs Rocky Marciano-Who Wins?
In the pantheon of mythical boxing matchups, ...
John Raspanti
05/29/2025
Remembering Bob Foster – his left hook was wicked
Bob Foster was born with a lethal ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/28/2025
Bob Satterfield: The Forgotten Thunder of the Heavyweight Division
Bob Satterfield was born in St. Louis, ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/26/2025
Kiko Bejines: A Promising Bantamweight’s Journey to a Fatal Title Fight
Francisco "Kiko" Bejines was a promising Mexican ...
Christopher Carlson
05/23/2025
Taylor vs. Essuman & Leo vs. Kameda Preview and Picks
This weekend Josh Taylor moves up to ...
John Raspanti
05/23/2025
Everyman David Allen knocks out favored Johnny Fisher
"I’m the fattest, hardest man you’ll ever ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/20/2025
Tony Sibson: The Leicester Lionheart
Tony Sibson stands as one of the ...
John Raspanti
05/18/2025
Is that a wrap? Leigh Wood’s stirring career
Leigh Wood does not possess a great ...
Christopher Carlson
05/16/2025
Fisher vs Allen 2: Can Johnny Make Necessary Improvements? 
The rematch of a somewhat controversial split-decision ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/15/2025
Carlos Zarate: A Force of Nature
In the annals of Mexican boxing, a ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/13/2025
A Force of Nature: Pipino Cuevas Mexico’s Explosive Champion
José “Pipino” Cuevas was born on December ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/12/2025
Empire of Illusion: Pat O’Grady, the WAA, and Boxing’s Forgotten Sanctioning Body
The World Athletic Association (WAA) was a ...
Chris LaForce
05/09/2025
Pugnis Infra Lineam: The Lowdown on Low Blows in Boxing
The impending rematch and heavyweight unification fight ...
Christopher Carlson
05/09/2025
Weekend Preview & Picks for ESPN, DAZN, & ProBox Bouts
Let’s begin this preview and predictions article ...
John Raspanti
05/08/2025
Weekend snoozefest – Garcia, Haney, and Canelo induce sleep, Lopez retains title
"The fans want to see good fights. ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/07/2025
Mike Rossman: The Jewish Bomber’s Journey To Boxing Glory
Mike Rossman, known in the ring as ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/06/2025
The Rise, Reign, and Resolve of Lupe Pintor
Guadalupe "Lupe" Pintor, born in 1955 in ...
Christopher Carlson
05/02/2025
High Profile Names Headline Cards this Weekend: Garcia, Haney, Canelo and Inoue  
This weekend the high-profile names are plentiful ...
Mike Goodpaster
05/02/2025
Cornelius Boza-Edwards: The Ugandan Warrior
Cornelius Boza-Edwards, born Cornelius Bbosa on May ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/29/2025
Duane Bobick: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of a Heavyweight Hopeful
Duane Bobick’s story is one of promise, ...
John Raspanti
04/28/2025
They made their fathers proud: Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn fight to the end
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn - ...
John Raspanti
04/24/2025
Like father, like son – Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn throw hands this Saturday
The Eubanks and the Benns have some ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/24/2025
Beyond the Gloves: The Journey of Kallie Knoetze
Before turning professional, Knoetze had a notable ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/23/2025
Oscar Bonavena: The Colorful Life, Storied Career, and Tragic End of Argentina’s Wildest Heavyweight
Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena was more than just ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/22/2025
Three Crowns and a Warrior’s Heart: The Marvin Johnson Story
In the annals of boxing history, few ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/21/2025
Fantasy Fight: Roberto Durán vs. Tony Ayala Jr. — Who Wins and Why?
In the annals of boxing history, few ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/19/2025
Gerry Cooney: The Gentle Giant of the 1980s
Gerard "Gerry" Cooney was born in 1956, ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/18/2025
Tom McNeeley: A Fighter in His Father’s Shadow and His Own Spotlight
Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, Thomas William McNeeley ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/17/2025
Michael Dokes: The Rise and Fall of a Forgotten Heavyweight Champion
Michael Dokes was born in Akron, Ohio, ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/16/2025
From Montevideo to the World Stage: The Boxing Journey of Alfredo Evangelista
Alfredo Evangelista is a former heavyweight boxer ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/15/2025
Alan Minter: Southpaw Grit and British Glory in the Golden Age of Boxing
In the pantheon of British boxing greats, ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/14/2025
George Chuvalo: A Heavyweight’s Triumphs and Tragedies
George Chuvalo’s life story reads like a ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/12/2025
Ron Lyle: The Relentless Rise of a Forgotten Heavyweight Warrior
In the golden age of heavyweight boxing—an ...
Christopher Carlson
04/11/2025
Ennis vs Stanionis: Jaron Laces Up His Boots for a Battle in Atlantic City. 
Jaron Ennis laces his boots up tight ...
John Raspanti
04/10/2025
Joe Joyce should hang up his gloves, but will he?
Joe Joyce bounced in his corner before ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/10/2025
Gerrie Coetzee: The Bionic Boxer Who Defied the Odds
Early Life and Background Gerrie Coetzee, born ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/09/2025
Nick Wells: The Man Who Knocked Out Larry Holmes Twice
​Nick Wells was born on February 11, ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/08/2025
Why Tony Ayala Jr. Was Overrated: A Closer Look at the Myth and the Reality
Tony Ayala Jr. is often remembered as ...
Christopher Carlson
04/07/2025
Questions Surround Tim Tszyu and Joe Joyce Returns to the Ring
Boxing fans across the world have a ...
John Raspanti
04/04/2025
Must win time: Joe Joyce fights Filip Hrgovic
Less than three years ago, heavyweight Joe ...
Mike Goodpaster
04/04/2025
The Mythical Boxing Showdown: George Foreman vs. Lennox Lewis
In the world of mythical boxing matchups, ...
John Raspanti
03/28/2025
The last of the big three has died – George Foreman passes away
Once, they were bigger than life - ...
Christopher Carlson
03/22/2025
Sebastain Fundora Makes Long Awaited Return Headlining PBC on Amazon Prime Card
Sebastain Fundora faces Chordale Booker in his ...
John Raspanti
03/20/2025
Towering Sebastion Fundora fights Chordale Booker this Saturday
Sebastion Fundora is one tall fighter. At ...
Christopher Carlson
03/14/2025
Nick Ball Defends Belt Against TJ Doheny & Ammo Versus Volny on Saturday
Keith Thurman scored his first knockout in ...
John Raspanti
03/10/2025
March 22, 1967 – Muhammad Ali vs. underdog Zora Folley – a better fight than many expected
Muhammad Ali's jab was long and sharp. ...
John Raspanti
03/01/2025
Agit Kabayel puts away Zhilei Zhang – Callum Smith says, “Who’s finished”!
Agit Kabayel? Is he for real? Mostly ...
Christopher Carlson
03/01/2025
Gervonta Davis versus Lamont Roach at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Gervonta Davis returns to the big city ...
The Boxing Mad Man
02/28/2025
The Floating Butterfly, The Stinging Bee: Assessing Muhammad Ali’s Claim to Heavyweight Supremacy
The pantheon of heavyweight boxing is populated ...
John Raspanti
02/25/2025
Dmitry Bivol digs down deep, Joseph Parker uncorks one, Shakur Stevenson is darn good
The first two rounds went well for ...
Christopher Carlson
02/21/2025
Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Can Dmitry Turn the Tables?
This Saturday afternoon from Saudi Arabi the ...
John Raspanti
02/21/2025
Running it Back: Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2
Their first fight went down four months ...
The Boxing Mad Man
02/15/2025
The Rise of the YouTube Boxers: A New Era for the Sweet Science?
The world of boxing has always been ...
John Raspanti
02/14/2025
Guts, determination, and bravery – Derek Chisora and Nathan Heaney
It takes guts to climb into the ...
Christopher Carlson
02/14/2025
Berinchyk vs Davis: Fight Week Racism Only Adds Fuel to Keyshawn’s Fire 
The world we live in continues to ...
The Boxing Mad Man
02/13/2025
The Gypsy King’s Unfinished Symphony: Why Tyson Fury’s Retirement is a Distraction
Tyson Fury's boxing career has been a ...
Mike Goodpaster
02/12/2025
Top 10 Mexican Boxers of All Time: Who is the Greatest of them All?
Current boxers are not eligible for this ...
Christopher Carlson
02/08/2025
Chisora vs Wallin: Is it Really One Last Dance? 
The winner between Derek Chisora and Otto ...
John Raspanti
02/05/2025
Derek Chisora returns to battle Otto Wallin: Chisora is One gutsy guy
Years ago, I didn't like Derek Chisora. ...
Mike Goodpaster
02/01/2025
Benavidez vs. Morrell: Talking All That Jazz 
This Saturday, live on Amazon Prime PPV ...
John Raspanti
01/29/2025
Which David is superior? David Benavidez fights David Morrell Feb.1
Born in Cuba, David Morrell's amateur career ...
Christopher Carlson
01/25/2025
Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson This Saturday on DAZN
Rising contender Diego Pacheco continues to make ...
John Raspanti
01/23/2025
Rise early and watch a monster in action – Naoya Inoue is back
Getting up with the worms can sometimes ...
John Raspanti
01/17/2025
Dad, Muhammad Ali, and the month of January
Smokin Joe, Big George, and The Greatest. ...
John Raspanti
01/06/2025
The Fighter of the Year 2024 – Oleksandr Usyk
The pick for Fighter of the Year ...
Mike Goodpaster
01/04/2025
Top 10 Most Controversial Fights in Boxing History
Has any sport ever had more controversial ...
Mike Goodpaster
01/02/2025
Top 10 Dirtiest Boxers of All Time
Dirty boxing was more prevalent in the ...
Mike Goodpaster
01/01/2025
Top-11 Cruiserweights in Boxing History: Usyk or Holyfield at No.1?
The Greatest Cruiserweight was unquestioned until a ...
John Raspanti
12/26/2024
Random thoughts on Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury
The Oleksandr Usyk - Tyson Fury rematch ...
Mike Goodpaster
12/23/2024
Top 10 Most Grossly underrated Boxers of all time
These are always the toughest lists to ...
Christopher Carlson
12/20/2024
Usyk vs. Fury II: Can Tyson Fury Force Lineal Trilogy?
Earlier in the week this boxing podcaster ...
John Raspanti
12/19/2024
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch – who wins?
They're at again. "They" are undefeated heavyweight ...
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12/16/2024
From friends to foes – Johnny Fisher and David Allen throw hands December 21st
Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen have several ...
John Raspanti
12/15/2024
Somebody Up There Likes Me might not feel like a holiday movie, but it’s inspirational
In 1956, Hollywood made a movie on ...
Christopher Carlson
12/13/2024
Rocha vs. Curiel: Someone’s getting tossed off the 147 ladder
The most intriguing matchup for this coming ...
Mike Goodpaster
12/11/2024
Top 17 Latino Boxers of All Time
Ranking the top Latino boxers of all ...

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