November 6th has quietly played host to some wild nights: title defenses, underdog scares, bizarre intrusions and the reclaiming of belts. It’s a date that, more...
On Aug. 20, 2022, in Hollywood, Florida, two Dominican fighters trained by Bob Santos won world titles. Alberto Puello upset Botirzhon Akhmedov to capture the WBA...
Some dates, like November 5, quietly earn their place in boxing history. It’s a date that’s produced one of the sport’s greatest comebacks, a few curious...
November 4th has witnessed the sport of boxing legalize itself, legends wobble and survive, heavyweights settle unfinished business, and a new champion announce himself with thunderous...
Five months ago, Victor Conte was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Almost always, that’s a death sentence. He died on November 3 at age seventy-five. Conte...
The most compelling match-up in October produced the most stirring fight. The Oct. 25 clash between Fabio Wardley and Joseph Parker at London’s O2 Arena was...
Some dates in boxing’s long, bruised, and beautiful history carry more meaning than they’re given credit for. November 3 might not mark an era-defining “super fight,”...
Book Review by Thomas Hauser — In his formative years as a writer, Randy Roberts wrote excellent biographies of Jack Dempsey and Jack Johnson. More recently,...
From the crisp, technical mastery of Marco Antonio Barrera defeating Johnny Tapia in Las Vegas in 2002, to the lightning-fast power of Nonito Donaire stopping Moruti...
Joshua Buatsi suffered his first loss in February, losing a 12-round decision to Callum Smith that dipped his record to 19-1. Tonight, the light heavyweight, a...
