Independence day In 1919 was to begin a new era in heavyweight boxing. The era of the Manassa Mauler. The Heavyweight Championship was in a poor state of affairs in 1919. The champion Jess Willard had only made one title defence since beating Jack Johnson in 1915. This was against Frank Moran. Dempsey however in…
Sonny Liston v Cassius Clay – February 25 1964 It was the summer of 1960. Floyd Patterson was the World Heavyweight Champion. Sonny Liston was terrorising the division. And Light Heavyweight Cassius Clay was winning Olympic Gold in Rome despite being afraid of flying. Little did we know at this time Clay and Listons paths…
Bernard Hopkins/Floyd Mayweather is the heir apparent to Roy Jones’ mythical pound for pound title according to most writers and fans alike. This truly and precarious and prestigious position differs from any other sanctioning title or linear championship. That is the reality of why Antonio Tarver doesn’t automatically garner that ultimate championship status.
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