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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Dec 10 2019
How Charlie Mitchell gave legendary John L. Sullivan one of the most difficult fights of his career
Charlie Mitchell used brain over brawn against John L. Sullivan
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Jan 02 2019
Ranking boxing’s greatest ever moustaches
They might not be as fashionable as they used to be, but there have been some eye-catching moustaches throughout boxing history and here are 10 of the best
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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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Oct 28 2017
10 heavyweight fights that didn’t happen
The heavyweight fights that got away
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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