Ali vs. Berbick: The Final Goodbye There can’t have been a more depressing end to a boxing career than how Muhammad Ali signed out on a truly memorable and often historic run in the sweet science. Ali could have resisted the urge to keep chasing further glory and the need to fight his dwindling finances. … Continue reading Ali vs Berbick: The Final Goodbye →

Jamie Moore vs Ryan Rhodes: Pride, Heart & Respect  In 2009, two boxers temporarily put their friendship aside. Jamie Moore entered that Bolton ring the betting favourite and on the verge of a world title. Moore was defending his European light-middleweight title, but the title seemed a minor irrelevance. Much more was on the line. … Continue reading Jamie Moore vs Ryan Rhodes: Pride, Heart & Respect →

Hector Camacho: The Bright Lights & The Sad Demise There was something rather sad, albeit predictable in many ways, how the boxing career of Hector Camacho fizzled out so quickly. Yes, he had a long career, turning professional in 1980 before belatedly calling it a day in 2010, but Camacho was starting to fade as … Continue reading Hector Camacho: The Bright Lights & The Sad Demise →

A Boxing Memory: Jack Sharkey By Garry White The little boy, encouraged by the broad-shouldered man in front of him, takes a shy swing. “Oh, you can hit harder than that, Jackie,” says the man, playfully. The little boy tries again, his face beaming, and this time, the man, his father, tumbles to the ground, … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Jack Sharkey →

Greatest Crawford: This way a few people know my name. I’m somebody. To me, that’s important.” By Garry White Sometimes the best things reside in the smallest of packages. Poet Adrian Mitchell understood that in his 13-word tribute to Jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker. A little masterpiece and the go-to work for any school kid forced … Continue reading Greatest Crawford: This way a few people know my name. I’m somebody. To me, that’s important.” →

Spinks vs Ali 2: The Third Coming Appearances can be deceiving and things most certainly can look very different from the way they really are. They can also give you a distorted picture, something isn't quite what you see. In February 1978 we saw a little of that distortion. The incredible career of 'The Greatest' … Continue reading Spinks vs Ali 2: The Third Coming →