Muhammad Ali was stopped for the first time in his career aged just 16 years old
Muhammed Ali was stopped just once in his professional career by Larry Holmes, but this was not the only time ‘The Greatest’ would be defeated…
Harvey Burton Archives: 03/2025
“One of us would get hurt”… The boxer known as ‘Kid Violent’ who even Joe Louis wouldn’t fight
Joe Louis is renowned as one of the most elite pound-for-pound talents in boxing history, but there was one man even he avoided. Elmer Ray…
Evander Holyfield’s biggest nemesis wasn’t Mike Tyson, but a man he fought six times
Evander Holyfield, a legend of the sport, has become best known for his legendary bouts with Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, and Riddick Bowe, but his…
Female boxer who fought a man in first and only sanctioned battle of genders
In October 1999, just before the turn of the millennium, history was made as Margaret MacGregor became the first woman to fight a man, Loi…
Boxer whose mother jumped in the ring and beat his opponent with her heels
From fan-man invading Holyfield’s bout with Bowe to boxers fighting kangaroos and octopi, the sport of boxing has seen more than its fair share of…
‘Caveman’ boxer who robbed a bank after losing to Marvin Hagler in one minute
Marvellous Marvin Hagler is best known for his blockbuster bout with Thomas Hearns, but, in 1982, was responsible for a separate brutal knockout, one that…
Floyd Mayweather nearly brawled with eighty-year-old announcer after cheap shot ended title fight
Floyd Mayweather retired with a perfect record of 50-0, but his career was not without drama and controversy, especially not after one particular fight in…
Tyson Fury vs Cristiano Ronaldo viral social media post hijacked by Oleksandr Usyk fans
Tyson Fury announced his retirement following his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Though the Ukrainian champion was humble in victory, the same cannot be said…
Official WBA ‘downed fighter’ rule explained as unscored Gervonta Davis knockdown cause controversy
Gervonta Davis fought to a draw last night against Lamont Roach, but a controversial unscored knockdown cost Roach a world title. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis fought…
Ryan Garcia leaves scathing criticism on Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach: ‘Most wild thing I’ve ever seen’
Gervonta Davis faced his toughest test to date against Lamont Roach last night, with fans suggesting the impressive though unexpected performance from Roach should have…