A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Spinks

A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Spinks His life a real-life human soap opera, a man literally falling apart in the full glare of public scrutiny. It wasn’t pretty, even downright ugly wouldn't cover it. Undefeated, practically the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, but nevertheless, Mike Tyson was on a one-way ticket to oblivion. The … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Spinks →

A Boxing Memory: Wilfredo Gomez

A Boxing Memory: Wilfredo Gomez Fighters fight for the present with no thoughts on the future. They know when they should stop, but pride, denial, and delusion override any thoughts of reality. Boxing history is littered with tales of old champions falling on hard times and worse. When the money goes, pride and dignity soon … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Wilfredo Gomez →

A Boxing Memory: Tony Ayala Jr

A Boxing Memory: Tony Ayala Jr Tony Ayala Jr. had many opportunities in boxing and in life itself. But in many ways, he blew it. In 1977, when Ayala was 14, he sparred with the great Mexican world welterweight champion Pipino Cuevas, and legend has it that Cuevas called time after two rounds. He’d had … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Tony Ayala Jr →

A Boxing Memory: Manny Pacquiao

A Boxing Memory: Manny Pacquiao "To the greatest fans and the greatest sport in the world, thank you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. This is the hardest decision I've ever made, but I'm at peace with it. Chase your dreams, work hard, and watch what happens. Goodbye boxing." When it came, it was … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Manny Pacquiao →

A Boxing Memory: Meldrick Taylor

A Boxing Memory: Meldrick Taylor Once the final bell has rung, the ring walks are no more, and any lingering hopes of redemption and resurrection are assigned to history. A retired fighter often faces an uncertain future. Some are lucky. Many are not. Life after boxing is hard. Without it, something goes that can’t be … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Meldrick Taylor →

A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge

A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge I hadn’t thought about Rocky Lockridge in many a year. He was very much part of my early years, he filled plenty of lines in the weekly and monthly magazines of the time and was a part of my old extensive video collection, remember them. But like many an old … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge →

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia By Will Lott Throughout the years, boxing has brought with it some tragic backstories of its fighters, but none more so than that of the three-weight world champion Johnny Tapia. A quote from Johnny’s widow Theresa in an article by USA Today sums up Johnny’s mindset quite well. “Johnny always said … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia →

A Boxing Memory: Floyd ‘Jumbo’ Cummings

A Boxing Memory: Floyd 'Jumbo' Cummings The contribution to boxing was short-lived, but like his life, it was most certainly eventful. Floyd 'Jumbo' Cummings retired Joe Frazier, yes we can say that, although Father Time did it better. He bit Renaldo Snipes on the shoulder and knocked out Frank Bruno out on his feet. Both … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Floyd ‘Jumbo’ Cummings →

Ali vs Frazier: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Ali vs Frazier: The Good, The Bad & The UglyBy Garry White “Not every Leave voter is a racist, but every racist will vote Leave.” – I think these words were attributed to folk music icon Billy Bragg. To be honest I am not sure that I fully agree with you there, Bill. I even … Continue reading Ali vs Frazier: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly →

A Boxing Memory: Marvelous Marvin Hagler

A Boxing Memory: Marvelous Marvin Hagler “I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today, unfortunately, my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire.” When these sad words were said in March 2021, the boxing world mourned the loss of a true great. Hagler was only 66 when … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Marvelous Marvin Hagler →