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Heroes Never Die—James “Black Gold” Shuler

Posted by George Hanson., Jr Esq. on Jul 25, 2011 in Great Fighters | Comments Off on Heroes Never Die—James “Black Gold” Shuler
The Mouthpiece Heroes Never Die—James “Black Gold” Shuler By: George H. Hanson Jr., Esq. With a sprained left ankle from an injury in the boxing ring, I slowly and gingerly, with cane in hand, climbed the 15 steps to get to the gym’s second floor. I looked up as I made it through the door and...
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ALEXIS ARGUELLO: ” Talk Softly But Carry A Big Stick ”

ALEXIS ARGUELLO: ” Talk Softly But Carry A Big Stick ”
Posted by JIM AMATO on Oct 17, 2010 in Featured Articles, Great Fighters | Comments Off on ALEXIS ARGUELLO: ” Talk Softly But Carry A Big Stick ”
ALEXIS ARGUELLO: ” Talk Softly But Carry A Big Stick ” By Jim Amato One of the best pure punchers of my generation was Alexis Arguello. He was aptly nicknamed ” The Explosive Thin Man “. He was tall and rail thin but his punch could stop an opponent dead in his tracks. It’s...
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Durelle vs. Moore Maybe The Greatest Fight In History”

Durelle vs. Moore Maybe The Greatest Fight In History”
Posted by Ted on Sep 21, 2010 in Great Fighters | Comments Off on Durelle vs. Moore Maybe The Greatest Fight In History”
Durelle vs. Moore Maybe The Greatest Fight In History” By Ted Sares January 10, 2007 – Sadly, I have just learned that former British empire boxing champion Yvon “The Fighting Fisherman” Durelle  has died at age 77. Family members said he suffered a stroke on Christmas day and also...
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THE GREAT ARCHIE MOORE

THE GREAT ARCHIE MOORE
Posted by JIM AMATO on Sep 21, 2010 in Great Fighters | Comments Off on THE GREAT ARCHIE MOORE
THE GREAT ARCHIE MOORE By Jim Amato – January 7, 2007 AUTHOR’S NOTE ; With the recent death of Canadian great Yvon Durelle I thought it would be fitting to post this article. Archie’s first fight with Durelle was surely a defining moment in both of their careers. He was possibly the...
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BURYING THE “DEMON”

BURYING THE “DEMON”
Posted by JIM AMATO on Sep 21, 2010 in Great Fighters | Comments Off on BURYING THE “DEMON”
BURYING THE “DEMON” by Jim Amato For a boxer who had crossed gloves with the likes of Sam Langford, Joe Gans. Philadelphia, Jack O’Brien, Mysterious Billy Smith, Kid Lavigne, George Gardner, Dixie Kid, Rube Ferns, Tommy West, Dan Creedon, Honey Mellody and Joe Choynski, His was not a...
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THE RISE AND NEVER FALL OF GEORGE CHUVALO

THE RISE AND NEVER FALL OF GEORGE CHUVALO
Posted by JIM AMATO on Sep 21, 2010 in Great Fighters | Comments Off on THE RISE AND NEVER FALL OF GEORGE CHUVALO
THE RISE AND NEVER FALL OF GEORGE CHUVALO By Jim Amato For most of the 1960’s and part of the early 1970’s Canadian George Chuvalo was a mainstay in the talent rich heavyweight ratings.  RING Magazine founder Nat Fleischer called George one of the most durable fighters he had ever seen.  In his long...
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“Ring Of Fire” Brings Emile Back To The Top

“Ring Of Fire” Brings Emile Back To The Top
Posted by JIM AMATO on Sep 21, 2010 in Great Fighters | Comments Off on “Ring Of Fire” Brings Emile Back To The Top
“Ring Of Fire” Brings Emile Back To The Top. By Jim Amato I just had the absolute pleasure of viewing “Ring Of Fire”; A documentary on the great career of former world champion Emile Griffith. The main focus was the effect the death of opponent Benny “Kid” Paret in the...
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