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The rematch between Ray Mancini and Livingstone Bramble was set for February 16, 1985, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. Ray wanted to recapture the belt he had lost, and this time the bout was broadcast on HBO. Since we didn’t have HBO at our house, I went over my cousin’s house, where […]

Back in the days when boxing was broadcast on network television all the time, you never expected those days would end. Looking back, I appreciate those days, but realize that when the free cards ended, it was always just about the money. Friday, June 1st was one of those nights, when Ray Mancini made a

After his loss to Larry Holmes on June 11, 1982, Gerry Cooney went into a self admitted period of depression and alcohol abuse. He withdrew from the public, and made no plans to go back into the ring at all. His reputation sank, and his image became that of a fighter with no heart. He

On May 20th, 1985, I so remember my activities that day. I spent a good portion of it mowing and edging the lawn, trimming the bushes and making it look as possible for my mother, who helped me, and loved a beautiful green lawn. I also knew that Larry Holmes was fighting on NBC that

The 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles were a tremendous spectacle that showcased hundreds of young athletes. However, many of the best athletes in the world were absent because the Soviet Union and it’s allies boycotted the games in retaliation for the United States doing the same thing in 1980. Most of the sports

Following his close decision loss to Muhammad Ali on September 30, 1976, Ken Norton took a little break from the ring. His comeback bout was on May 11, 1977 at Madison Square Garden in New York against Duane Bobick. Bobick had been a successful amateur, and came into the contest with an undefeated record of

After the sickening display in the ring against Evander Holyfield, Tyson made no apologies for his actions, instead saying they were justified because Evander had head butted him on purpose. It was typical for the pathetic excuse of a fighter, and his sidekick buffoon managers echoed his excuses. Evander on the other hand was dignified

Here is my list of the top 10 light heavyweight fighters of all time. 1. Archie Moore 2. Michael Spinks3. Ezzard Charles 4. Bob Foster 6. Roy Jones Jr. 7. Dwight Braxton 8. Matthew Saad Muhammad 9. Virgil Hill 10. Victor Galindez                          

With about 40 seconds left in the third round, Tyson rolled his head to Evander’s shoulder. I simply remember Evander jumping back and into the air, and touching his right ear with his glove. The announcers said it appeared that Tyson had bitten Holyfield’s ear, since blood was gushing from it. Referee Mills Lane took

After his shocking upset of Mike Tyson on November 9, 1996, Evander Holyfield was on top of the boxing world. The first thing that the public wanted was a rematch, and it was set for May 3, 1997 at the same MGM Hotel in Las Vegas. Tyson suffered a cut over his left eye in