Ali defended the undisputed heavyweight championship in the only world heavyweight title fight ever staged in Malaysia before later facing Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla
The controversial boxer-versus-wrestler clash was mocked in 1976 but helped shape the evolution of modern mixed martial arts Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki staged one
The heavyweight division has always been built on dangerous nights and dangerous men. Even the champions who ruled their eras usually had one or two
Mike Tyson didn’t hesitate when asked about Muhammad Ali. “I know I’m great, but Ali is the best,” he said. Tyson pointed to the level
Dana White is never shy about sharing his take on the fight game. While he usually spends his time aggressively insisting that Jon Jones is
Late in life, Muhammad Ali spoke more openly about the fighters who shaped him. Some earned his admiration. Others genuinely frightened him. Together, they offered
Floyd Patterson, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, and George Foreman each competed in the Olympic Games before turning professional. All four qualified through the United States
I look back on the boxing people I’ve met over the past 20-plus years of writing, and even longer, attending fights before that. Muhammad Ali
On YouTube, former 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist and two-division champion “Sugar” Ray Leonard named his top 10 boxers, with #1 a complete surprise! No. 10
Heavyweight champion “Smokin” Joe Frazier hated Muhammad Ali for calling him “The gorilla in Manila”. Yes, Joe wasn’t the best looking, but a gorilla? Ali