Cassius Clay, Jr. won the light heavyweight gold medal in the 1960 Rome Olympics and captivated the media with his humor and his brashness. He is well known for saying things like “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.” But did you know he had a more poetic side? Muhammad [...] [...more]
Donald and Bruce Curry were the first pair of brothers who hold world boxing titles at the same time. Donald “The Lone Star Cobra” Curry dominated the welterweight division in the 1980s. He captured all three major belts. One of his most memorable fights was a knockout against fellow champion Milton McCrory in 1985. Bruce [...] [...more]
James Toney vs Dave Tiberi James “Lights Out” Toney was one of the best boxers in the 1990s. Dave “The Uncrowned Champion” Tiberi was an unheralded boxer from Delaware. During their first and only match, Dave was the underdog. Fans and bookies alike, thought James would teach Dave a lesson he would never forget. Nothing [...] [...more]
Jimmy Bivins fought from 1940 to 1955. He fought in the welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavy-weight divisions. Bivins made his professional debut on January 15, 1940. In his debut, he won by knockout in the first round. Bivins was the 1940s version of Mike Tyson (without the crazy tattoos, pretty girlfriends, and spousal abuse). [...] [...more]
When a boxer with a losing record retires, it’s not usually big news. It’s the winners, the showmen, and the conquerors who capture our attention and adoration. But in the case of England’s Peter Buckley, the exact opposite is the case. Though he retired several years ago, the legacy of Peter “The Professor” lives on [...] [...more]
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