Saturday, March 29, 2014

On this day in fistiana... Lopez vs Chareon 3/29/97


Ricardo Lopez vs. Mongkol Chareon

March 29, 1997



Saturday 29 March 1997

Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USAcommission: Nevada Athletic Commissionpromoter: Don King (Don King Productions)

On this day in fistiana... Honeyghan vs. Vaca 2 3/29/88


Lloyd Honeyghan vs. Jorge Vaca 2

March 29, 1988


On this day in fistiana at the Arena in Wembly, England, Lloyd Honeyghan blasted Jorge Vaca in three rounds.

On this day in fistiana... Galaxy vs. Blanca 3/29/90


Khaosai Galaxy vs. Cobra Ari Blanca

March 29, 1990

On this day in fistiana in Bangkok, Thailand, Khaosai Galaxy wins his sixteenth defense of his WBA Super flyweight title over Ari Blanca.

Live Ringside Tweets Collected Here --- Chatman vs. Brewer

Chris Chatman vs. Grady Brewer
CES Boxing at Twin River Event Center
Twitter Recap
Words & Pictures By Alex Pierpaoli

(Tweets were collected and edited slightly to make more grammatical)

We'll be in RI tonight, live-tweeting from ringside... Chris Chatman versus Grady Brewer plus 5 other bouts http://fb.me/1FE1PUapv 

Bout one from Twin River is coming up. Follow along @KOFantasyBoxing for all the ringside action.

They seem to prefer the explicit lyrics for the fighters’ intro music here at Twin River #SuckItBitches


Bout 1, heavies, Glenn Thomas of East Stroudsburg, PA, versus Jesse Barboza of Hyannis, MA, 4 rounds.
A mostly ponderous first round sees Barboza landing with a solid jab and a heavy left hook in 1st half round; then lots of clutching.
In the second Glenn Thomas lands a big right hand of his own which draws ooohs & aahhs from the crowd, Baboza has bloodied Glenn Thomas’ nose with the jab.
Barboza outweighs Thomas by almost 20 pounds & he's trying to use it in the 3rd, putting his body on Thomas in the corners, muscling him.
For about a minute in round 2 Thomas was able to give Barboza some movement but Barboza has walked & worn him down.
How Glenn Thomas just remained on his feet after Barboza slammed a head-spinning left hook against his jaw is a real mystery. #DecentChin
Waiting on the scorecards now, which are likely to be Unanimous. Although clearly skilled, Thomas didn't win a round.
As expected, Jesse Barboza wins a Unanimous 4 round decision with 3 scores of 4 rounds to none over Glenn Thomas


Bout 2, middles, KJ Harrison-Lombardi, of Providence, RI, versus Jason Bakanowski of Worcester,
MA, 4 rounds.
Jason Bakanowski, a southpaw, posed a bit of a puzzle for Harrison-Lombardi in a close, sloppy first round.
Harrison-Lombardi was able to find the range on the wild swinging, lunging Bakanowski in the second.
After three, Harrison-Lombardi is ahead 2-1 in rounds according to this observer.
An entertaining fourth & final round sees Harrison-Lombardi snapping back the head of Bakanowski with a double left hook. 
The scorecards are 38-38, 39-37 and 39-37 in favor of KJ Harrison-Lombardi who improves to 5-0-1 while Jason Bakanowski drops to 0-2.


Friday, March 28, 2014

Chatman-Brewer from Lincoln, Rhode Island



Chris Chatman defeats Grady Brewer by Unanimous Decision in Lincoln, RI

words & pictures by Alex Pierpaoli


Chris Chatman of Jersey City, NJ, defeated Grady Brewer of Lawton, OK, by unanimous decision in the main event of a six bout card at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI on Friday night. The 8 round Chatman-Brewer bout was the most exciting of the night although this observer felt it was a lot closer than scored by the ringside officials.


Starting fast, Grady Brewer, 159.5lbs, did well in the early going versus his younger southpaw opponent but Chris Chatman, also 159.5lbs, wore Brewer down with thumping punches and a high work rate. In the seventh Chatman got angry at Brewer for some of the clutching and grabbing the veteran was using to stymie Chatman's offense. But Ref. Steve Smoger kept things under control and Chatman continued dominating right through to the final bell.




At the end of eight the officials saw the fight 80-72 and 79-73 x 2 while KOFantasyBoxing saw it five rounds to three for Chris Chatman.




In victory Chris Chatman improved to 12-3-1 (5) while Grady Brewer fell to 30-19 (16). Afterwards a choked-up Chatman dedicated the fight to his grandmother who passed away on Wednesday.





Rapper turned boxing promoter, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson was ringside at Twin River, supporting his fighter Ryan Martin of Chattanooga, TN in a four round lightweight bout. Martin,

Chatman vs. Brewer tonight at Twin River

Chris Chatman vs. Grady Brewer
headline 6 Bout CES Card tonight from Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI

by Alex Pierpaoli

There's LIVE! boxing tonight in Lincoln, Rhode Island at the Twin River Event Center and Casino with a 6 bout card promoted by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment and Sports. In the main event, Jersey City's Chris Chatman battles Lawton, Oklahoma's Grady Brewer, who fight fans might remember from season 2 of The Contender boxing reality show. The undercard bouts feature plenty of regional action, of the twelve fighters on the card, 3 combatants hail from Rhode Island, 3 from Massachusetts and one from Connecticut. 

We'll be live tweeting all the action from ringside right here: http://twitter.com/KOFantasyBoxing
First bout begins at 7PM EDT. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 401-724-2253.

Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA
commission: Rhode Island Athletic Commission
matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
tickets: 401-724-2253 (cesboxing.com)

division              boxer                     Lb           W-L-D                     opponent                Lb             W-L-D            Sched
    middleweight   Grady Brewer      159.5   30(16)-18(9)-0    Chris Chatman    159.5    11(5)-3(1)-1        8

    welterweight    Zack Ramsey       146      6(3)-0-0           Shakha Moore      147    11(2)-19(5)-3        6

    welterweight   Nick DeLomba       144       2-0-0            Josh Beeman        148     5(2)-14(6)-4         4

    middleweight   Kevin Harrison     162.5      4-0-1          Jason Bakanowski   162        0-1(1)-0           4

     heavyweight     Jesse Barboza   244     7(5)-1-1            Glenn Thomas       228            1-1-0          4

       lightweight       Ryan Martin     138     3(2)-0-0            Justin Robbins        137     2(1)-5(1)-0        4
all bouts subject to change & commission approval

On this day in fistiana... Lewis vs. Briggs 3/28/98

On this day in fistiana...

Lennox Lewis vs. Shannon Briggs

March 28, 1998

On this day in fistiana in Atlantic City, Lennox Lewis defeated Shannon Briggs for the "linear" heavyweight title.

On this day in fistiana... Brewer vs. Graham 3/28/98


Charles Brewer vs. Herol Graham

March 28, 1998

Thursday, March 27, 2014

On this day in fistiana... Maidana vs. Cayo 3/27/10

Marcos Rene Maidana vs. Victor Manuel Cayo

March 27, 2010

On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Marcos Maidana wore down and battered Victor Cayo over six rounds.

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C -BFTP Charley Burley

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

Today's Blast-From-The-Past featured Charley Burley

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

On this day in fistiana... Hasegawa vs. Sahaprom 2 3/25/06


Hozumi Hasegawa vs. Veeraphol Sahaprom 2

March 25, 2006

On this day in fistiana in Kobe Japan, Hozumi Hasegawa defends the WBC Bantamweight Title he won from Veerpahol Sahaprom in a rematch with same.

On this day in fistiana... Valero vs. Tranzancos 3/25/06

Edwin Valero vs. Genaro Tranzancos

March 25, 2006


On this day in fistiana in Kobe Japan, ill-fated KO artist Edwin Valero was extended past the first time in his brief career, stopping Genaro Tranzancos in the second. With this KO win, Valero tied Mike Tyson's KO streak of 19-0 (19).

On this day in fistiana... Benitez vs. Weston 2 3/25/79


Wilfred Benitez vs. Harold Weston 2

March 25, 1979


On this day in fistiana in San Juan, Puerto Rico Wilfred Benitz beat Harold Weston and successfully defended the WBC Welterweight Title for the first time, avenging a February 1977 draw

Sunday, March 23, 2014

On this day in fistiana... Gatti vs. Rodriguez 3/23/96


Arturo Gatti vs. Wilson Rodriguez

March 23, 1996


On this day in fistiana at the Theater in Madison Square Garden, Arturo Gatti won a pitched battle in dramatic fashion over Wilson Rodriguez.

On this day in fistiana... Holmes vs. Ocasio 3/23/79


Larry Holmes vs. Ossie Ocasio

March 23, 1979

On this day in fistiana at the Las Vegas Hilton, Larry Holmes stopped Ossie Ocasio in defense of his WBC Heavyweight Title.

On this day in fistiana... Shavers vs. Norton 3/23/79


Earnie Shavers vs. Ken Norton

March 23, 1979


On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, on the Holmes-Ocasio undercard, Earnie Shavers made short work of Ken Norton.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

On this day in fistiana... Katsidis vs. Casamayor 3/22/08


Joel Casamayor vs. Michael Katsidis

March 22, 2008

On this day in fistiana in Cabazon, California, Joel Casamayor defeated Michael Katsidis in an exciting scrap for the interim WBO Lightweight Title.

On this day in fistiana... Andrade vs. Stieglitz 3/22/08

On this day in fistiana...

Librado Andrade vs. Robert Stieglitz

March 22, 2008





On this day in fistiana... Berbick vs. Thomas 3/22/86

On this day in fistiana...

Trevor Berbick vs. Pinklon Thomas

March 22, 1986






On this day in fistiana... Qawi vs. L. Spinks 3/22/86

On this day in fistiana...

Dwight Muhammad Qawi vs. Leon Spinks

March 22, 1986

(only partial clip below)

On this day in fistiana... Sanchez vs. Castanon 3/22/81


Salvador Sanchez vs. Roberto Castanon

March 22, 1981

On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, NV, Salvador Sanchez successfully defended his WBC Featherweight Title against Roberto Castanon.

Friday, March 21, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/21/08 Vera vs. Lee


Brian Vera vs. Andy Lee

March 21, 2008


On this day in fistiana at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, Brian Vera scored an exciting upset win over Andy Lee.

On this day in fistiana... 3/21/97 Griffin vs. Jones Jr

On this day in fistiana...

Montell Griffin vs. Roy Jones Jr.

March 21, 1997

On this day in fistiana at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Montell Griffin frustrated Roy Jones Jr and beat him via disqualification when Jones struck Griffin while he was down. This was the closest to being beaten a prime Roy Jones Jr. ever got.

On this day in fistiana... 3/21/88 Tyson vs. Tubbs

On this day in fistiana...

Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tubbs

March 21, 1988


On this day in fistiana in Tokyo, Japan, Mike Tyson defended his unified Heavyweight Championship against Tony Tubbs in two short rounds.

On this day in fistiana... 3/21/63 Ramos vs. Moore


Sugar Ramos vs. Davey Moore

March 21, 1963


On this day in fistiana in Los Angeles, CA, Sugar Ramos defeated Davey Moore in a tragic fight. Moore was rendered unconscious in the fight but it was later determined his injury and death was caused by a whiplash motion of the head which occurred as he collapsed into the ropes. Soon after boxing rings were made with four ropes instead of three, thus reducing the likelihood a similar death might occur. 

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C -BFTP Johnny Saxton

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C

Today's Blast-From-The-Past featured Johnny Saxton

Talkin' Boxing with Billy C airs 5 days a week for two hours each day-- M-F 5pm-7pm Eastern at BillyCBoxing.comYouTubeFightNowTV and LDLTV.com

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On this day in fistiana… 3/20/10 Klitschko vs. Chambers


Wladimir Klitschko vs. Eddie Chambers

March 20, 2010


On this day in fistiana in Dusseldorf, Germany, Wlad Klitschko turned back the challenge of American, Fast Eddie Chambers.

On this day in fistiana… 3/20/99 Ibeabuchi vs. Byrd

Ike Ibeabuchi vs. Chris Byrd

March 20, 1999


On this day in fistiana in Tacoma, WA, Ike Ibeabuchi fought his last fight as a professional with this impressive stoppage of then top-ranked Chris Byrd. Ibeabuchi was arrested for kidnapping and assault soon after this victory, was found to be insane by the courts and institutionalized. 

On this day in fistiana… 3/20/92 Barkley vs. Hearns 2


Iran Barkley vs. Thomas Hearns 2

March 20, 1992


On this day in fistiana at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, NV, Iran Barkley defeated Thomas Hearns again, this time over the 12 round distance, for Hearns' WBA Light Heavyweight Title. 

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/19/11 Klitschko vs. Solis

On this day in fistiana...

Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis

March 19, 2011


On this day in 2011 in Germany, Vitali Klitschko made quick work of Cuban challenger Odlanier Solis, who was done in one from a combination left-hook and knee injury. Watch one of the many forgettable heavyweight title contests of the last early twentieth century via embed below.

On this day in fistiana... 3/19/94 Wright vs. Herrera

Ronald "Winky" Wright vs. Armando Herrera

March 19, 1994


In a disturbing mismatch, Ronald "Winky" Wright, 23-0 (16), brutalizes 0-2, Armando Herrera in Hauts-de-Seine, France on this day in 1994.

On this day in fistiana... 3/19/88 Foreman vs. Qawi


George Foreman vs. Dwight Muhammad Qawi

March 19, 1988

On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Nevada, George Foreman teased fight-fans who hoped to see him face Mike Tyson when he took a smaller, bobbing, weaving, left-hooking pressure-fighter in Dwight Muhammad Qawi. Of course Qawi was far past anything resembling a prime and was quickly subdued in a fun fan-friendly fire-fight with Big George Foreman.

On this day in fistiana... 3/19/78 Leonard vs. Muniz

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Javier Muniz

March 19, 1978


Sugar Ray Leonard comes to New Haven, CT for his 9nth fight and scores an exciting first round kayo over Javier Muniz.

On this day in fistiana... 3/19/72 Herrera vs. Olivares


Rafael Herrera vs. Ruben Olivares 1

March 19, 1972


On this day in fistiana in Mexico City, Rafael Herrera defeated El Piuas, Ruben Olivares for the Bantamweight Title.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/18/06 Rahman vs. Toney 1


Hasim Rahman vs. James Toney 1

March 18, 2006

"Rahman is rock hard, evenly distributed, seeming in the best shape of his career at 238. Toney at 237 is a fat tub of goo." -Jim Lampley

But the tub of goo put up a helluva fight in a surprisingly entertaining skirmish of American heavies on this day in fistiana in Atlantic City.

On this day in fistiana... 3/18/90 Tyson vs. Ruddock 1


Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock 1

March 18, 1990


On this day in fistiana at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Mike Tyson scored a controversial TKO over Donovan Razor Ruddock when Ref. Richard Steele halted the contest in round 7. Interestingly, this fight took place one year and one day after the far more controversial stoppage of Meldrick Taylor versus Julio Cesar Chavez. For many fight fans, the two technical knockouts remain an albatross around the neck of Hall of Fame Referee Richard Steele. 

Monday, March 17, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/17/12 Martinez vs. Macklin


Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin

March 17, 2012


On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden, Sergio Martinez defended his undisputed Middleweight Championship against a spirited challenge from the UK's Matthew Macklin. Macklin, an Irishman ethnically and an Englishman by birth, dropped the Champion early only to succumb to the speedy fists of Martinez in round 11. 

On this day in fistiana... 3/17/90 Chavez vs. Taylor 1

Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Meldrick Taylor 1

March 17, 1990


On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Meldrick Taylor was stopped with just two seconds left to go in a brilliant fight he was winning against Julio Cesar Chavez. Eternally controversial, referee Richard Steele likely made the right choice considering the immense amount of punishment Taylor had endured. A referee does not concern himself with the time left in the round, his concern is the condition of the fighter and say what you will, Taylor was in rough shape when he got to his feet.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/16/13 Bradley vs. Provodnikov

On this day in fistiana...

Timothy Bradley vs. Ruslan Provodnikov

March 16, 2013



On this day in fistiana, at the Home Depot Center in Carson City, CA, Timothy Bradley and Ruslan Provodnikov waged a 36 minute war of intense brutality for the WBO Welterweight title.

On this day in fistiana... 3/16/96 Tyson-Bruno 2

On this day in fistiana...

Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno 2

March 16, 1996

Mike Tyson regained a piece of the Heayweight Title from Frank Bruno on this day in fistiana in 1996. They had met once before with a similar result but this time Tyson got things done even quicker. The combination of blows he uses to put Bruno out really is unique in its sudden beautiful brutality and it's signature Iron Mike; short punches, quick fast and up the middle, good-fucking-night.

On this day in fistiana... 3/16/74 Duran vs. DeJesus 2

On this day in fistiana...

Roberto Duran vs. Esteban DeJesus 2

March 16, 1974



On this day in fistiana in Panama City, Panama, Roberto Duran avenges himself upon Esteban Dejesus in defense of the WBA Lightweight title.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/15/08 Mares vs. Gabi

On this day in fistiana...

Abner Mares vs. Diosdado Gabi

March 13, 2008



On this day in fistiana on the Pacquiao-Marquez 2 undercard, Abner Mares retained his NABO Bantamweight title, defeating Diosdado Gabi by knockout. 

On this day in fistiana... 3/15/03 Freitas vs. Ramirez

On this day in fistiana...

Acelino Freitas vs. Juan Carlos Ramirez

March 15, 2003

On this day in fistiana in Chicago, IL, Acelino Freitas defended his WBA & WBO Super Featherweight against aging former champ Juan Carlos Ramirez.

On this day in fistiana... 3/15/82 Holmes vs. Bey


Larry Holmes vs. David Bey

March 15, 1982


On this day in fistiana in Las Vegas, Larry Holmes defended the Heavyweight Championship against the rugged David Bey.

Friday, March 14, 2014

On this day in fistiana… 3/14/09 Khan vs. Barrera

On this day in fistiana…

Amir Khan vs. Marco Antonio Barrera

March 14. 2009


On this day in fistiana at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England, Amir Khan took a big step-up in class going in with aged legend Marco Antonio Barrera. Unfortunately a horrible cut obscures Barrera's vision from very early on and as speedy as Khan looks very little was proven by this abbreviated effort.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/13/10 Gomez vs. Castillo

On this day in fistiana...

Alfonso Gomez vs. Jose Luis Castillo

March 13, 2010

On the undercard of Pacquiao vs. Clottey, Alfonso Gomez defeated the faded old husk of Jose Luis Castillo.
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On this day in fistiana... 3/13/10 Pacquiao vs. Clottey

On this day in fistiana...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey

March 13, 2010


On this day in fistiana at Cowboy Stadium, Manny Pacquiao fought and defeated a natural welterweight in Joshua Clottey with a speedy, swarming, relentless peppering of punches which certain fighters and internet trolls attribute to PEDs.
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On this day in fistiana... 3/13/04 Wright vs. Mosley 1, Mesi-Jirov


Ronald Winky Wright vs. Sugar Shane Mosley 1
Joe Mesi vs. Vassily Jirov

March 13, 2004

On this day in fistiana at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Winky Wright defeated Sugar Shane Mosley for the undisputed 154 pound title. On the undercard Joe Mesi had all he could handle in Vassily Jirov.
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On this day in fistiana... 3/13/93 Carbajal vs. Gonzalez 1


Michael Carbajal vs. Humberto Chiquita Gonzalez 1

March 13, 1993


On this day in fistiana at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, Michael Carbajal triumphs over Humberto Gonzalez in a thrilling Light Flyweight Title unification bout that was later named The Ring magazine's Fight-Of-the-year.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/12/88 Ramirez vs. Whitaker 1

On this day in fistiana...

Jose Luis Ramirez vs. Pernell Whitaker 1

March 12, 1988

On this day in 1988 Pernell Sweet Pea Whitaker challenged for the WBC Lightweight Title of Jose Luis Ramirez and it looked to many that Whitaker won it, but not to the officials scoring the bout. Two of the three judges saw Ramirez as the victor and he retained his title via split decision in one of the worst of boxing's many very bad decisions.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/11/89 Holyfield vs. Dokes

On this day in fistiana...

Evander Holyfield vs. Michael Dokes

March 11, 1989


On this day in fistiana at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, NV, Evander Holyfield and Michael Dokes fought an instant heavyweight classic.

Monday, March 10, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/10/86 Tyson vs. Zouski

On this day in Fistiana

Mike Tyson vs. Steve Zouski

March 10, 1986

On this day in fistiana in Uniondale, NY, Mike Tyson picked up his nineteenth straight KO with a 3rd round stoppage of Steve Zouski. Interestingly, just 364 days later George Foreman made his comeback debut against the same Steve Zouski. Notice that Tyson is wearing white trunks and not his signature black. This was the last time he wore anything other than black trunks.

On this day in fistiana, 3/10/86 Hagler vs. Mugabi; Hearns vs. Shuler

On this day in fistiana...

Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. John Mugabi

March 10, 1986

On this day in 1986 Marvelous Marvin Hagler walked down and battered unbeaten kayo artist John The Beast Mugabi in a converted parking lot in Las Vegas. As destructive and fearsome as Hagler looks here he does look his age, and this is the fight that convinced Ray Leonard to finally challenge The Marvelous One for his title...

Meanwhile, on the undercard Thomas Hearns laid waste to James Shuler in a single round...



Saturday, March 8, 2014

On this day in fistiana... 3/9/87 Foreman vs. Zouski

On this day in fistiana...

George Foreman vs. Steve Zouski

March 9, 1987


On this day in 1987 George Foreman returned to the prize-ring just a few days short of an entire decade after his last fight, a decision loss to Jimmy Young. On this night in `87 Foreman stopped Steve Zouski in 4 rounds and began his title quest and a litany of fat-guy, cheeseburger and old age jokes.

On this day in fistiana... 3/8/08 Campbell vs. Diaz

On this day in fistiana...

Nate Campbell vs. Juan Diaz

March 8, 2008


On this day in fistiana in Cancun Mexico, The Galaxy Warrior Nate Campbell wrested the lightweight title from Juan Baby Bull Diaz.

On this day in fistiana... 3/8/03 Sanders vs. Klitschko

On this day in fistiana...

Corrie Sanders vs. Wladimir Klitschko

March 8, 2003 

On this day in fistiana, in Germany, South African heavyweight southpaw upset and battered Wladimir Klitschko in two rounds for the WBO heavyweight title.

On this day in fistiana... 3/8/81 Boza-Edwards vs. Limon

On this day in fistiana...

Cornelius Boza-Edwards vs. Rafael "Bazooka" Limon

March 8, 1981

On this day in fistiana in Stockton, CA, Boza-Edwards picks up the WBC Super Featherweight Title in a 15 round unanimous decision win over Bazooka Limon.

On this day in fistiana... 3/8/71 Frazier-Ali 1

On this day in fistiana...

Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali

March 8, 1971

On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden in New York City, undefeated heavyweight titans Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali met for the first time. The result became the stuff of boxing legend.