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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
Future heavyweight king Primo Carnera KO'd the veteran "Bearcat" Wright in Round 4 of a scheduled 10 in Nebraska, Omaha, #OnThisDay in 1930.
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.
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
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.
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
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
@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
"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.
Tim Tszyu didn’t get the sense Errol Spence would withdraw from their fight if he didn’t agree to fight at 160 pounds instead of 158. But he told me he doesn’t want Spence to have any excuses when he loses, so he quickly said yes. My @ringmagazine story:
Tszyu Agreed To Weight Change So Spence Can’t Use ‘Excuses’ | The Ring
Tim Tszyu agreed to a new contract weight of 160 pounds for his fight against Errol Spence Jr. on short notice...
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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
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.
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.
Poster for the Evander holyfield-James "Quick" Tillis bout, held on July 16, 1988, at Caesar's Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada.
This was 'The Real Deal's' 1st fight in the heavyweight ranks and he would stop Tillis in 5 rounds.
Holyfield said before the fight that he would not return
The WBA mourns the passing of former world champion José Legrá, a remarkable fighter whose achievements and dedication to the sport left a lasting mark on boxing history.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time 🕊️
The boxing world mourns the passing of Cuban-Spanish legend José “Pepe” Legrá at 83. Known as “The Puma of Baracoa” and “The Little Cassius Clay,” he became a two-time world featherweight champion and one of Spanish boxing’s greatest icons.
Rest in peace, champion. 🇨🇺🇪🇸🥊.
Former World Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion Dick Tiger had his last professional fight #OnThisDay in 1970 when he lost to Emile Griffith via a 10-round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Kid Chocolate became Cuba's first professional boxing world champion #OnThisDay in 1931 when he won the NBA junior lightweight crown with a Round 7 TKO of Benny Bass in front of around 15,000 fans at the Phillies' Ball Park in Philadelphia.
Light heavyweight contender Jack Delaney hotfoots it away from a mob of fans in New York #OnThisDay in 1926 after weighing in for his eagerly anticipated world title clash with champion Paul Berlenbach. The pair were due to fight that evening at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn but the
Middleweight George Benton (right) fires a right at Holly Mims, on July 15, 1959, enroute to a 10-round unanimous decision win at the Miami Beach Auditorium.
UPI, which unofficially scored it 97-94 in favor of Mims, would write:
"Using his familiar inside tactics, veteran
Lennox Lewis TKO's Francois Botha in the 2nd round, on July 15, 2000, at London Arena in Milwall, London, UK, to retain the WBC/IBF versions of the fractured Heavyweight Championship.
Botha, a 15 to 1 underdog, had not been ranked by the WBC at the time of the fight's
Ronnie Shields who was a pretty good fighter in his days, turned into a way better trainer after he hung up his gloves. He was managed and trained by my good friend, the late great Willie Savannah and then later moved on to be an assistant coach for legends Lou Duva and George
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