A Boxing Memory: Nigel Benn

A Boxing Memory: Nigel Benn Nigel Benn was 55 when he tried to launch a boxing comeback against the former world champion Sakio Bika in 2019. It was designed for internal peace after his heyday was marred by battling his demons as much as his contemporaries. Benn was ignoring advice and common sense in trying … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Nigel Benn →

A Boxing Memory: Henry Cooper

A Boxing Memory: Henry Cooper By Garry White It surprised me to discover that I have never before written about Sir Henry Cooper. Some boxers are so famous that there hardly seems to be any point in treading over such well-worn ground, regurgitating the same old statistics and tales that have been recounted a million … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Henry Cooper →

Lewis vs. Holyfield 1: Robbery in the Garden?

Lewis vs. Holyfield 1: Robbery in the Garden? Eugenia Williams: 115-113, for Holyfield. Stanley Christodoulou: 116-113, for Lewis. Larry O’Connell: 115-115. Three scorecards that are still debated to this day. It’s been called a robbery of epic proportions. With good reason. ”I got robbed. I controlled the whole fight.” The words of Lennox Lewis echoed the … Continue reading Lewis vs. Holyfield 1: Robbery in the Garden? →

A Boxing Memory: Gerry Cooney

A Boxing Memory: Gerry Cooney “I was always out boozing, partying, kissing the girls. I’m not sure if first I was an alcoholic or a sex addict.” Gerry Cooney The words of Gerry Cooney. A brutally honest assessment from the former heavyweight contender. Cooney was talking about the early days. It got worse. Much worse. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Gerry Cooney →

A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs. Mugabi

A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs. Mugabi "I have to give it a little thought, but this might be my last fight." Hagler It would be the last fight he would ever win. The words above were hardly surprising. The brutality of his fight with John Mugabi, who proved he was indeed a beast, was enough … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs. Mugabi →

A Boxing Memory: George Groves

A Boxing Memory: George Groves It looked like a story of what if. So near, but so far. The nearly man of British boxing. But at the fourth time of asking, he finally got the job done. It was an emotional night, even his old rival applauded. Carl Froch, just for a second or two, … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: George Groves →

A Boxing Memory: James DeGale

A Boxing Memory: James DeGale We were spared a long, painful goodbye. Ten years after he made his professional debut, James DeGale announced his retirement from boxing. "It’s been an unbelievable journey, and I’ve had an amazing decade. If I’m honest, the best years of my life.” DeGale said when the call came in 2019. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: James DeGale →

A Boxing Memory: Robin Reid

A Boxing Memory: Robin Reid The memory plays tricks on boxing fans. It allows you to remember Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, Steve Collins, Joe Calzaghe, and the rest of that incredible generation of fighters. But Robin Reid, it takes a little more effort to remember his achievements. The end was predictable. Every former champion seemingly … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Robin Reid →

A Boxing Memory: Diego ‘Chico’ Corrales

A Boxing Memory: Diego 'Chico' Corrales 'He fought recklessly, and he lived recklessly. That was his style.' Gary Shaw In 2005, Diego Corrales was involved in one of the greatest fights of all time against Jose Luis Castillo. Corrales won that fight. He never won another one. And two years to the day after his … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Diego ‘Chico’ Corrales →

A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Holyfield

A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Holyfield By Garry White Frank Bruno made his entry to the ring at the MGM Grand, looking terrified. Continuously crossing himself, you’d have been forgiven for thinking that Albert Pierrepoint was waiting under the lights to execute him. The Saturday night, town-centre lager louts watching in the early hours of … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Holyfield →