Oscar De La Hoya returned after 20 months to win world title following brutal stoppage loss
‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya has been one of the biggest names in modern boxing, both as a competitor and as a promoter. As…
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‘You can’t fight’… Joe Calzaghe ignored medical advice to fight undefeated champion through injury
Joe Calzaghe is considered to be one of the greatest talents to have ever come out of Britain. The former world champion Calzaghe narrowly escaped…
Legendary boxing coach revealed what Mike Tyson’s best knockout was
The catalogue of knockouts that Mike Tyson possesses is truly one of a kind, as he had a stopping power like no other. From Tyson…
‘I tried to fight him’… Larry Holmes revealed former heavyweight champion who would not accept bout with him
Boxing great Larry Holmes has shared the ring with the who’s who of his generation on his way to becoming a dominant champion. From Holmes…
Roberto Duran was brutalised by fellow legend with two knockdowns before huge KO blow
Boxing legend Roberto Duran has one of the most impressive resumes in the sport’s history. From handing ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard a devestating loss, to Duran…
Joe Louis’ first defeat came in KO loss as he competed in ‘Fight of the Year’
Boxing legend Joe Louis had a lengthy career, which saw him perform as one of the best to ever fight. Considered to be one of…
Vitali Klitschko bounced back from Lennox Lewis defeat with brutal KO over heavyweight contender
‘Dr. Ironfist’ was one of the most dominant heavyweight champions during his world title reign. Ruling the division alongside his brother, the two were an…
Andre Ward narrowly escaped defeat in the penultimate fight of his career after being knocked down by rival in 2016
Former multi-weight world champion Andre Ward can be considered one of the best fighters of the 21st century. Sporting wins over Carl Froch and Mikkel…
Joe Frazier defended world title with devastating left hook to set up Muhammad Ali rivalry
Joe Frazier can truly be considered one of the pioneers of heavyweight boxing, helping to change the sport forever. Although Frazier suffered losses to George…
Larry Holmes clobbered undefeated son of heavyweight legend in round one to extend winning streak
Larry Holmes is considered to be a true hero of boxing and a standout fighter in the heavyweight division. ‘The Easton Assassin’ did not taste…