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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

As I sat in my $600 seat about halfway up the MGM Grand Arena, I was blown away at how big Evander looked when he took his robe off. His shoulders and chest were massive, and it was the best he ever looked at 215 pounds. Tyson was solid too at 222 lbs., as I

I arrived the day before the November 9th huge event, and stayed at the old Holiday Inn Casino adjacent from the MGM Hotel. While in the casino, I ran into heavyweight contender Lou Saverese, and we talked about the fight. He asked my opinion on the bout, and I enthusiastically told him I thought Evander

I purchased a ticket for the Tyson-Holyfield fight on the phone. My seat was $600 was not exactly ringside, but I was just glad to be going. I vividly recall having a premonition of the fight while I was running one morning, seeing Evander knock out Tyson in round ten. The thought thrilled me, and

After his loss to Riddick Bowe in their third fight in November of 1995, Evander Holyfield was considered by many washed up. After a lackluster performance against Bobby Czyz in May of 1996, he did nothing to change their minds. Mike Tyson was as popular as ever after he destroyed Frank Bruno in March to