George Foreman once named the heavyweight fighter that had surpassed the achievements of the legendary Muhammad Ali.
Boxer Ezzard Charles became the heavyweight champion of the world 75 years ago on June 22, 1949. Raised in the West End, “The Cincinnati Cobra” made his hometown proud. And the city never forgot him.
Heavyweight boxing has always been about more than belts—it’s the mix of dominance, résumé (who you beat), longevity, and the moments that changed the sport. With that in mind, here are the nine ...
Who is the best boxer in the world? Just recently, many fans, pundits and fighters themselves would have told you it was ...
When we think of great American heavyweights, we immediately think of "The Greatest." We then think of the others. We think of "The Brown Bomber" and "The Rock." We think of "Jersey Joe" and "Smokin’ ...