By Jim Amato Amato Boxing Who was the second best heavyweight around during the first title reign of Muhammad Ali ? A strong argument could be made for Chicago’s Ernie Terrell. Why ? Because he earned it. He was even good enough to hold the WBA version of the heavyweight title but everyone knew who [...]
By Jim Amato Amato Boxing THE EIGHT MAN ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT April 27th of next year will mark the 38th anniversary of one of the World Boxing Association’s crowning achievements. The grand finale of their eight man elimination tournament to find a successor for the deposed Muhammad Ali. Acting with the swiftness matched only by Mr. [...]
Where Are They Now? Bob Foster By Shawn M. Murphy Recently I had the great pleasure to speak to former Light Heavyweight Champion Bob Foster. Without question he was one of the greatest Light Heavyweights of all time, and there are those that say he may in fact be the greatest. Foster had limited success [...]
By Jim Amato Amato Boxing For most of the 1960’s and part of the early 1970’s Canadian George Chuvalo was a mainstay in the talent rich heavyweight ratings. RING Magazine founder Nat Fleischer called George one of the most durable fighters he had ever seen. In his long distinguished career the rock jawed Chuvalo was [...]
Bob Arum says Margarito did not know wraps were loaded!
Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito Press Conference Highlights
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Gary Shaw says Kimbo Slice is coming to boxing
Shane Mosley wants Floyd Mayweather Jr. Rematch; breaks down pacman/margarito
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