Feb 18 2020
On This Day: Boxing pioneer James J. Corbett passes away
Sam Corbishley explains how James J Corbett was so much more than just the ‘Father of Modern Boxing’
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Sep 07 2018
On This Day: James J Corbett defeats John L Sullivan to become the first heavyweight champion under Queensbury Rules
On September 7 1892, a historic fight took place. In his 1926 autobiography, James J Corbett detailed his memory of events
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May 26 2018
On This Day: Bob Fitzsimmons, the first three weight world champion in history, is born
On May 26 1863 Bob Fitzimmons was born in Cornwall. George Zeleny profiles 'Ruby Robert'
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Oct 15 2016
On This Day: Robust warrior John L. Sullivan was born in 1858
The trailblazing hammerfist John L Sullivan, regarded by many as the first world heavyweight champion, was one of a kind, writes Matt Bevan