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Lou Nova: The Showman Who Roared in the Age of Giants
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Oscar Collazo Stops Jesus Haro in Seventh Title Defense
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The Rise of Pipino Cuevas: The 1977 Campanino Title Fight
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Whitaker vs. McGirt: Craft and Resolve at Madison Square Garden
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Freddie Roach at 66: Discipline, Persistence, and the Crafting of Champions
On March 5, 1960, in Dedham, Massachusetts, Frederick “Freddie” Steven Roach was born into a household where boxing…
This Day in Boxing History: Legends Sam Langford, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, and John Mugabi
On the fourth of March in 1886, 1960, and 1961, three boxers would enter the world who, in…
Keyshawn Davis — The Businessman’s Ascent
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Avila Perspective, Chap 368: Las Vegas Fight Week
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This Day in Boxing History: Klitschko Controls Chisora in Munich
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Literary Notes from Thomas Hauser: The Story of Len Johnson and More
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BJ Flores and the Art of Versatility
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