How Many Boxers Have Been Multiple Champions?
Since writing for boxingnews24, I appreciate the comments from the readers, for they educate me. I was thinking about boxers who held titles in different weight classes. I’m sure I … continue
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IBHOF Promoter J Russell Peltz on Philly Boxing!
At the recent PAB HOF Banquet, I asked IBHOF promoter J Russell Peltz to do something on Philly boxing, and here goes: KH: “How has your response been to your … continue
Boxing results: Steve Claggett and Madueno!
NABF Super Lightweight champion Steve ‘The Dragon’ Claggett, in an all-action fight, defeated Miguel ‘Explosivo’ Madueno for the WBO International title in the main event on Tuesday night at the … continue
Three of Boxing’s Most Unusual Endings!
On January 13, 1995 the 12-rounder for the vacant NABF light heavyweight title between former IBF champion Prince Charles Williams, 36-6-2, of Mansfield, OH, and Merqui ‘El Corombo’ Sosa, 24-4-1, … continue
Eight of the Greatest Middleweight Champions!
Starting with the eight greatest middleweights of all-time is ‘Ruby’ Bob Fitzsimmons, who was born in the UK but moved to New Zealand at age 10. Fitzsimmons won the world … continue
Boxing Results: Irma Garcia Defeats Stephanie Silva!
In the Main Event, 42 year-old southpaw Irma Garcia, 22-5-1 (4), #114 ¼, of Mexico City, MEX, EBU Euro Super Fly champ Stephanie Silva, 8-0 (0), #115, of Roma Lazio, … continue
Boxing results: Shabaz Masoud Wins Split Decision over Sanmartin!
Unbeaten Shabaz ‘Maverick’ Masoud won by split decision over Jose ‘El General’ Sanmartin for the vacant WBA Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight title on Saturday night at the Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, Tyne … continue
Was Earnie ‘Black Destroyer’ Shavers the Hardest Punching Heavyweight?
Boxing’s heavyweights were known for being some of the hardest punchers in boxing, especially if they won the world title, such as the following: Joe ‘The Brown Bomber’ Louis was … continue