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A big part of the fight game is intimidation. If your opponent is scared of you, you’ve won before you even have to throw a punch. In this feature, we’ll dive back into boxing history and spotlight ten fighters who won their reputations the hard way. Whether it be in-ring skill or extracurricular activities, these are the ten scariest boxers of all time. Sonny Liston One of the deadliest punchers of all time, Sonny Liston’s staggering 84 inch reach terrified anyone unlucky enough to fight him. Even a paragon of self-confidence like Muhammad Ali was scared to step into the squared circle with Liston, ...
Boxing has attracted more than its fair share of colorful characters and unusual situations. Once you step into that ring, anything can happen. In this feature, we’ll share with you 10 awesome nuggets of boxing lore that you can bust out around the water cooler to impress people with your knowledge of the sweet science. Take your mouthguard out first. Shortest Fight of All Time – 9/24/1946 One of the biggest problems with promoting combat sports is that fights can be very long or very short, depending on where the punches land. If you paid money to see Al Couture take on Ralph Walton in 1946, you probably ...
On Tuesday night in Beverly Hills, Calif., a fundraising event was held for USA Boxing, the national governing body for U.S. amateur boxing. The event raised funds for the Olympic training of U.S. amateur boxing athletes as they prepare for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Boxing greats Evander Holyfield and Laila Ali attended, as well as ring announcer legend Michael Buffer and longtime boxing commentator Larry Merchant. Highlights included Evander Holyfield sharing his insights and advice with the young Olympic boxing hopefuls, and Laila Ali expressing her excitement for the first year women's boxing will be included in the Olympic Games. The men's team is training in Los Angeles ...
