"It speaks to Choynski’s power, ability and doggedness that those who did face him never granted him a rematch." Recalling the deadly puncher they called "The California Terror" & "Chrysanthemum Joe." Check it out: https://www.thefightcity.com/fight-city-legends-choynski-boxing/ #Boxing #History From @J_NReb

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There were several reasons why John L. Sullivan led the transition from bare-knuckle boxing to gloved boxing. Among them was safety; gloves protected his hands and it also enabled boxing to become more civilized while still being dangerous. Yes, bare-knuckles are no joke, but

Alejandro Lavorante (left) watches the scale as Cassius Clay weighs in, on July 20, 1962, for their scheduled 10-round bout at the LA Sports Arena.

Clay will prevail via 5th round KO.

In his previous fight, Lavorante had been TKO'd in 10-rounds by Archie Moore and carried out

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45 years ago July 18: @MikeSpinksjinx outpoints Eddie Mustafa Muhammad over 15, wins WBA 175lb title, Imperial Palace LV. Olympic gold medalist Spinks, 16-0, arrives as a pro, dropping & dominating Mustafa, who has to lose 26lbs in 2 months after ill-advised move to heavyweight.

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Diego Pacheco won a fight he was suppose to win easily, but enough babysitting, needs to fight a quality contender next, such as the highly ranked Lester Martinez. Why should @DAZNBoxing Excutives allow anything less, after years of Pacheco fighting nothings. The time has come!

75 years ago July 18: Jersey Joe Walcott stops Ezzard Charles in 7, wins heavyweight title, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh. In 5th attempt at crown, Walcott becomes oldest champ ever at 37 - a record that would last 43 years until George Foreman KO’d Michael Moorer at age 45 in 1994.

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Joe Louis joins George Chuvalo and Joe Frazier, on July 19, 1967, for their pre-fight physicals.

They'll meet in a scheduled 12-round bout at MSG that evening.

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Many Boxing insiders feel that the downfall of Las Vegas based Top Rank, with a great 60 year history came when Top Rank lost their 8 year deal with ESPN in July 2025. That is well known, & of course that had a huge negative effect on Top Rank.

But, the downfall of Top Rank

Larry Holmes, aka "The Easton Assassin," and Muhammad Ali, aka "The Louisville Lip," sparring, circa 1974. Before Holmes gained top contender status, he sparred hundreds of rounds in the early 70s with Ali, Joe Frazier, and Earnie Shavers. #Heavyweight #History #Boxing

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Featherweight Albert Gonzalez was VERY impressive in his KO2 of former world title challenger Aaron Alameda, who had never been stopped. Gonzalez is a world champion in waiting IMO. Had him N0. 7 on my top prospects list at the end of 2025. #PachecoAleem @GarciaBoxing @trboxing

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#OLearyChamberlain | August 1 | @3arenadublin, Dublin | Live on @DAZNBoxing

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Have no doubt, fellow die-hard fight freak, we see you out there, staying up late at night, wondering to yourself, "So just what are the Top 12 Greatest Rivalries of All-Time?" No worries. We got you. Check it out: https://thefightcity.com/greatest-boxing-rivalries/ #Boxing #History #Legends

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Future heavyweight king Primo Carnera KO'd the veteran "Bearcat" Wright in Round 4 of a scheduled 10 in Nebraska, Omaha, #OnThisDay in 1930.

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Former WBC Light heavyweight titlist John Conteh dances with Shirley Bassey at her party for the premiere of the latest Bond film, "Moonraker", in London on July 17, 1979.

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World champ Joe Louis surveys his handiwork after putting Billy Conn down for the count at the end of their legendary 1941 clash at the Polo Grounds. Conn was ahead on points when he chose to rumble toe-to-toe and Louis won by KO in round 13. #Heavyweight #History #Boxing

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Happy Birthday to former WBC World Champion Stephen Fulton! 🎉

Your talent, determination, and achievements inside the ring have left a lasting mark on the sport. The WBC wishes you happiness, good health, and continued success in all your future endeavors.

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Future heavyweight king Jack Johnson KO'd triple-weight world champ Bob Fitzsimmons in Round 2 of a scheduled 6 at the Washington Sporting Club in Philly #OTD in 1907. The bout was a farce - an ageing Fitz essentially fought one-handed after entering the ring with a badly injured

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Gene Tunney's win over Jack Dempsey is front page news at the Muskogee Times-Democrat in 1926. The Fighting Marine scored a huge upset when over 100 000 fans in Philadelphia saw him take the title from The Manassa Mauler by unanimous decision. #Heavyweight #History #Boxing

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@EddieHearn, remember when you came to conquer America with freshly minted @DAZNBoxing money, now the tables are completely turned on you by @Zuffa_Boxing, & you don't like it. Boxing has a way of humbling even the very successful, that juncture is now upon you Eddie, courtesy of

Paul Armstead wins a 10-round majority decision over Mauro Vazquez at Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 16, 1959.

UPI reported:

"Paulie Armstead today sought a title bout with lightweight champion Joe Brown after his upset majority decision over previously undefeated

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"Duelin' in D.C." Poster for Michael Spinks and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's rematch, scheduled for July 15, 1983. Muhammad failed to make weight and the fight was cancelled.

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Charley Polite (pictured) loses a 10-round unanimous decision to former Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson, on July 17, 1971 at the Eeerie Arena in Eerie, Pennsylvania.

It's one of many losses for journeyman Charley Polite, the 1964 New England Golden Gloves Champion at

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Jack Delaney's arm is raised as the new (NYSAC) World Light Heavyweight Champion on July 16, 1926 after he's awarded a 15-round unanimous decision over Paul Berlenbach at Ebbetts Field in Brooklyn, New York.

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For those wondering, Spence landed safely in Sydney Ithis morning.

He was greeted with an indigenous Welcome to Country ceremony, which he seemed to enjoy.

No update on the status of Charlo.