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Tommy Morrison; Still Walking Tall

In February of 1996, the boxing world was shaken to its core when ex-WBO/IBC heavyweight champion and Rocky V star Tommy “The Duke” Morrison failed a pre-fight physical examination, testing positive for the HIV virus. He immediately announced his ret...

Pacquiao's Revenge a Salute To a Nation

Last Saturday night, Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao and Erik “El Terrible” Morales continued their super featherweight war that thrilled fans ten months ago. But this time, Pacquiao, the exciting southpaw cyclone from the Philippines, stopped Morales for t...

Zab Judah Fails Mike Tyson History Lesson

This past Saturday night, the boxing world witnessed one of the most ridiculous spectacles in recent memory when undisputed welterweight king Zab “Super” Judah was beaten by 16-1 underdog Carlos Baldomir, an Argentine bull who never stopped coming fo...

Will Jermain Taylor's Confidence Defeat Him?

Saturday night, Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor is not only fighting Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins but is fighting to prove that he’s the true undisputed middleweight champion and that his controversial split decision win over Hopkins was won by...

Hopkins Battles Taylor and The Kingdom of HBO

This Saturday, Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins will wage war not only against undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor in their grudge rematch but also against television network HBO and the sanctioning bodies that are banking on Taylor bein...

The Return of Iron Mike Tyson

In the latest shameful example of those out to exploit Iron Mike Tyson for their own personal gain, we now have light heavyweight Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver actually entertaining the idea of fighting Mike Tyson in what is sure to be another episode o...

James Toney: Heavyweight Menace or Mercenary?

James “Lights Out” Toney has now fought four times as a heavyweight and while many seem to think he’s a possible future heavyweight champ, some people just can’t seem to envision the idea of Toney as the undisputed heavyweight champion. Is James T...

Vitali Klitschko Retires; Don King is The New Undisputed Champ

Shocking the boxing world, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has announced his retirement from the sport. After withdrawing from his November 12 WBC title fight against Hasim Rahman due to a reported knee injury, Klitschko has now announc...

Vitali's Burden of Proof, and The Heavyweight Scenario

After an eleven month layoff, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko was scheduled to defend his title for the second time on November 12 against Hasim Rahman; but the fight has now been postponed for the fourth time due to another reported Klitsc...

Lamon Brewster; America's Heavyweight Hope

When current WBO heavyweight champion “Relentless” Lamon Brewster won his belt in a fight for the vacant title against Wladimir Klitschko eighteen months ago, I remained unconvinced about this virtually unknown fighter. But after exciting knockou...

Antonio Tarver's Road To Respect

On October 1st, Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver will enter the ring to meet Roy Jones, Jr. for the 3rd time to not only prove supremacy in the light heavyweight division but to gain Tarver the respect he’s been seeking his entire career.

Wladimir Klitschko - Destination Destiny

On Saturday night, Wladimir Klitschko not only steps into the ring against undefeated Nigerian knockout artist Samuel Peter, but also comes face-to-face with his boxing destiny.

"Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather - The Poison's Antidote

When “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather trounced Arturo Gatti in June, the boxing world laid witness to one of the most remarkable talents boxing has to offer. He proved with a lightning-quick fist and pure innate boxing talent that he truly is one of the...

60's Thad Spencer - Battered From Grace

In November of 1967, the face of #2 ranked heavyweight contender Thad Spencer graced the front cover of Ring Magazine. Widely touted as a potential heir to Muhammad Ali’s throne, Thad Spencer would disappear from Ring Magazine’s rankings in less than...

David Tua - Dark Days Past

Now that David “Tuaman” Tua (43-3-1, 38 KOs) has officially pulled out from Friday’s Heavyweight Heat pay-per-view card, many are wondering if this once-promising heavyweight contender will ever rise again. Has “The Terminator” finally been terminate...