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
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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
The Life of Tommy Morrison
The Life of Tommy Morrison Tommy Morrison could have had everything. In many ways, he did. And that almost certainly cut his career and ultimately, his life short. Morrison was talented, he had that left hook, he was good looking, Morrison had everything he needed. But Morrison couldn't stay in the gym long enough or … Continue reading The Life of Tommy Morrison
Sugar Ray Leonard: The Prime & The Decline
Sugar Ray Leonard: The Prime & The Decline Sugar Ray Leonard had many flaws outside of the ring. The demons, the addictions would have left regrets, and many of them. But inside a boxing ring, he had few flaws. Even though his peak was cut short by many things, he is beyond doubt, one of … Continue reading Sugar Ray Leonard: The Prime & The Decline
A Boxing Memory: Colin Jones
A Boxing Memory: Colin Jones Herol Graham, Kirkland Laing, Alan Rudkin and a few other illustrious names are often thrown around in the mythical game of who is the greatest ever British fighter never to win a world title. A big punching Welsh welterweight is often a forgotten addition to any such discussions on websites, … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Colin Jones
Liston vs Patterson: Two Fights, Two Rounds
Liston vs Patterson: Two Fights, Two Rounds By Paul Gallender No one who followed boxing should have been surprised when Sonny Liston needed just 126 seconds to take the heavyweight title from Floyd Patterson in September 1962. Yet, fifty-one of 80 sportswriters polled by Time prior to that match didn’t see it coming. They should … Continue reading Liston vs Patterson: Two Fights, Two Rounds
A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs. McBride
A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs. McBride The end is often painful and regrettable. With each trip to the well, the pride diminishes with every punch thrown from memory and desperation. Boxing seemingly only reserves a dignified end to the very few. Mike Tyson was one of many. His demise was slow, long, and somewhat predictable. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs. McBride
