Benn vs. Logan: Ferocity Extraordinaire
Today, when fans talk about Nigel Benn, they conjure up words like fury, rage, and ferocity. These were his trademarks in the ring. This fight went far in establishing that legacy.
Corrie Sanders: When the End Finally Came
Like so many before him, the end was an inglorious one. Nevertheless, years from now, Corrie Sanders will not be remembered for the Machimana bout. No, his legacy will be all about what he did on March 8, 2003 in Hannover, Germany.
Gatti before Gatti
Many demonstrated tremendous heart, and that's one of the most important things for boxing fans because boxers with heart never give up. But only one enjoys the ultimate compliment of having other warriors referred to as "Gatti before Gatti."
Love, Hate, and Boxing
In the end, Boxing is essentially a man's world; it's not for the politically correct or the fainthearted. And for me, it remains a passion--at least for now.
Never Fall in Love with a Fighter
Remember, if you fall in love with a fighter, he'll break your heart just about every time.
Postscript to a Bad Night in Vegas
To this day, when I get giddy over some fight or engage in a heated argument over boxing in general and need a reality check, I always think back to that bad night in Vegas, one that would leave me with indelible, though mixed memories.
Sibbo vs. Collins: A Blast From the Past
Sibson and Collins fought during a time when television gave us a great number of entertaining fights and fighters. With a combined mark of 89-9-2, they certainly did nothing to detract from the lustre of this great time in boxing.
Sugar Ray Leonard: The Real Baby Faced Assassin
When Sugar Ray Leonard saw a weakness or detected that his opponent was hurt, he was on the case faster than you can say "closure." No one could exploit an opponent's weaknesses better.
The Combat Zone: Remembering Ernie Knox,
Ernie Knox was 26, the youngest of 10 children. He was an unemployed hod carrier at the time of the fight and a professional boxer. His purse for the Bethea fight would have been $243. He was also a human being -- that's why he needs to be remembered
The Compassionate Stoppage
He gave us all we could ask for in a fighter; he entertained us with many classic battles--and therein lies the rub. There were simply too many such battles which finally culminated in his being defeated by an unknown journeyman in front of his fans.
The Conundrum of Boxing Journalism
everything eventually will go to the internet (actually, most of it already has) and boxing will be covered by websites devoted specifically to the sport. Accordingly, the on-line sites will need to maintain the appropriate level of credibility.
The Darker Side of Boxing: Fifth in a Series
I often think about the fate of a young kid out of the rural South who showed so much promise. He was a kid from a small town in Tennessee who had gone to the big city and met the dark side of boxing.And if there is a heaven after death, he is there
The Darker Side of Boxing: First in a Series
. For his own sake, I wish
The Darker Side of Boxing: Fourth in a Series
Roy is self-employed and as such, he can make his own deals and create his own opportunities for profit or loss depending on his skills. If enough people pay to watch him display those skills no matter how much they have declined, he can continue.
The Darker Side of Boxing: Second in a Series
The memory I want is the one of this proud black warrior from the Lagos ghetto of Nigeria, presenting an almost majestic, royal presence in the ring.I was indeed fortunate enough to see him The Kid fight on more than one occasion in Las Vegas.
The Darker Side of Boxing: Third in a Series.
Now it's not pleasant to say where this dark place is. Some refer to it colloquially as
The Incredible Roller Coaster Ride of the Brixton Bomber
While he ended things on a low, Danny Williams had a fine 15-year career finishing 41-9. Of course, beating Tyson has to be the pinnacle of his career, but for me, I'll always remember Danny for the courage he displayed in beating Mark Potter.
The Quintessential Pier Six: Nardico-Norkus
These two were representatives of a different time.Somehow, I don't seem them fitting into today's boxing scene and that might just be to their credit.
Tony DeMarco: A Boston Legend
In the end, the affable DeMarco (Scally Cap and all) is fit, ready and sharp at 76. And he is pure Boston -the city in which he treated fans to thirty-one great fights with twenty-one of them being main events.
Two fights in Halifax, Canada in 1981
Dickie Eklund is as complex a person as you will ever come across. But during two fights in Halifax, Canada in 1981, there were some things that occurred that revealed still another side to his makeup.
