On this day in fistiana...
Gennady Golovkin vs. Matthew Macklin
June 29, 2013
On this day in 2013, Triple G sent a shockwave through the ribcage of Matthew Macklin that reverberated throughout the sport. A middleweight star was born.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
June 29, 1991 Toney vs. Johnson
On this day in fistiana...
James Toney vs. Reggie Johnson
June 29, 1991
June 29, 1970 Liston vs. Wepner
On this day in fistiana...
Sonny Liston vs. Chuck Wepner
June 29, 1970
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Canastota wrap-up
KOFantasyBoxing's Video Wrap-Up of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend 2014
by Alex Pierpaoli
June 28, 2008 Pacquiao vs. Diaz
On this day in fistiana...
Manny Pacquiao vs. David Diaz
June 28, 2008
June 28, 1997 Holyfield vs. Tyson 2
On this day in fistiana...
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson 2
June 28, 1997
June 28, 1991 Nelson vs. Fenech 1
On this day in fistiana...
Azumah Nelson vs. Jeff Fenech
June 28, 1991
June 28, 1991 Tyson vs. Ruddock 2
On this day in fistiana...
Mike Tyson vs. Donovan "Razor" Ruddock 2
June 28, 1991
June 28, 1980 Minter vs. Antuofermo 2
On this day in fistiana...
Alan Minter vs. Vito Antuofermo 2
June 28, 1980
Friday, June 27, 2014
June 27, 2009 Maidana vs. Ortiz
On this day in fistiana...
Marcos Maidana vs. Victor Ortiz
June 27, 2009
June 27, 1988 Tyson vs. Spinks
On this day in fistiana...
Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
June 27, 1988
Thursday, June 26, 2014
On this day in fistiana… Ayala vs. Tapia 6/26/99
On this day in fistiana…
Paulie Ayala vs. Johnny Tapia
June 26, 1999
On this day in fistiana… Monzon vs. Valdez 6/26/76
On this day in fistiana…
Carlos Monzon vs. Rodrigo Valdez
June 26, 1976
On this day in fistiana… Duran vs. Buchanan 6/26/72
On this day in fistiana…
Roberto Duran vs. Ken Buchanan
June 26, 1972
On this day in fistiana… Johansson vs. Patterson 1 6/26/59
On this day in fistiana…
Ingemar Johansson vs. Floyd Patterson
June 26, 1959
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C --BFTP Willie Lewis
Talkin' Boxing with Billy C
Today's Blast-From-The-Past featured Willie Lewis
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Mayweather vs. Gatti 6/25/05
On this day in fistiana...
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Arturo Gatti
June 25, 2005
On this day in fistiana... Savarese vs. Douglas 6/25/98
On this day in fistiana...
Lou Savarese vs. Buster Douglas
June 25, 1998
On this day in fistiana... LaPorte vs. De La Rosa 6/25/83
On this day in fistiana...
Juan LaPorte vs. Johnny De La Rosa
June 25, 1983
On this day in fistiana... Leonard vs. Kalule 6/25/81
On this day in fistiana...
Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Ayube Kalule
June 25, 1981
On this day in fistiana... Maxim vs. Robinson 6/25/52
On this day in fistiana...
Joey Maxim vs. Sugar Ray Robinson
June 25, 1952
On this day in fistiana... Louis vs. Walcott 2 6/25/48
On this day in fistiana...
Joe Louis vs. Jersey Joe Walcott 2
June 25, 1948
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Jones vs. Paziena 6/24/95
On this day in fistiana...
Roy Jones Jr vs. Vinny Pazienza
June 24, 1995
Monday, June 23, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Lopez vs. Ortiz 6/23/12
On this day in fistiana...
Josesito Lopez vs. Victor Ortiz
June 23, 2012
On this day in fistiana... Pacquiao vs. Ledwaba 6/23/01
On this day in fistiana...
Manny Pacquiao vs. Lehlohonolo Ledwaba
June 23, 2001
On this day in fistiana... Cruz vs. McGuigan 6/23/86
On this day in fistiana...
Steve Cruz vs. Barry McGuigan
June 23, 1986
On this day in fistiana... Frazier vs. Quarry 6/23/69
On this day in fistiana...
Joe Frazier vs. Jerry Quarry
June 23, 1969
Sunday, June 22, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Holmes vs. Weaver 6/22/79
On this day in fistiana...
Larry Holmes vs. Mike Weaver
June 22, 1979
On this day in fistiana... Louis vs. Schmeling 2 6/22/38
On this day in fistiana...
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling 2
June 22, 1938
Saturday, June 21, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Arreola vs. Witherspoon 6/21/08
On this day in fistiana...
Cris Arreola vs. Chaz Witherspoon
June 21, 2008
On this day in fistiana... Lewis vs. Klitschko 6/21/03
On this day in fistiana...
Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko
June 21, 2003
On this day in fistiana... Sanchez vs. Lopez 6/21/80
On this day in fistiana...
Salvador Sanchez vs. Danny "Little Red" Lopez
June 21, 1980
On this day in fistiana... Charles vs. Walcott 6/21/49
On this day in fistiana...
Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
June 21, 1949
Friday, June 20, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Duran vs. Leonard 1 6/20/80
On this day in fistiana...
Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard 1
June 20, 1980
On this day in fistiana... Olivares vs. Chacon 2 6/20/75
On this day in fistiana...
Reuben Olivares vs. Bobby Chacon 2
June 20, 1975
On this day in fistiana... Ohba vs. Amores 6/20/79
On this day in fistiana...
Masao Ohba vs. Orlando Amores
June 20, 1979
Like his heavier Mexican counterpart Salvador Sanchez, Masao Ohba was a great Japanese f;lyweight who died tragically in a car crash while still an active champion and so much of his greatness was yet to be shown. Like Stanley Ketchel, Sanchez, and many others, Ohba is one of boxing's immortals.
On this day in fistiana... Patterson vs. Johansson 2 6/20/60
On this day in fistiana...
Floyd Patterson vs. Ingemar Johansson 2
June 20, 1960
On this day in fistiana... Louis vs. Godoy 2 6/20/40
On this day in fistiana...
Joe Louis vs. Arturo Godoy 2
June 20, 1940
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Press Release-- Billy Dib returns to CT
Billy 'The Kid' Dib returns to Foxwoods as
Junior lightweight For 50 Cent's Birthday Bash
Mark Davis vs. Michael Farenas headlinesESPN FNF Special Edition Wed., July 2
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (June 19, 2014) - Former IBF featherweight champion Billy "The Kid" Dib (36-3, 21 KOs) returns Wednesday, July 2 to the scene of arguably the most disappointing night of his professional career for a 10-round co-feature bout against former WBA featherweight title challenger Alberto "Kichis" Garza (26-7-1, 21 KOs). Dib's promoter, 50 Cent's SMS Promotions, will present a special edition of ESPNFriday Night Fights at Grand Theater in Fox Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
In 2013, Dib lost his International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight title belt at Foxwoods by way of a 12-round split decision (114-112, 112-114, 112-114) to undefeated Evgeny Gradovich. Dib also lost a rematch to Gradovich last November and the Australian has moved up one weight class to junior lightweight for his fight with Garza.
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On this day in fistiana... Barrera vs. Ayala 6/19/04
On this day in fistiana...
Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Paulie Ayala
June 19, 2004
On this day in fistiana... Holyfield vs. Holmes 6/19/92
On this day in fistiana...
Evander Holyfield vs. Larry Holmes
June 19, 1992
On this day in fistiana... Trinidad vs. Blocker 6/19/93
On this day in fistiana...
Felix Trinidad vs. Maurice Blocker
June 19, 1993
On this day in fistiana... Louis vs. Conn 2 6/19/46
On this day in fistiana...
Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn 2
June 19, 1946
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Clay vs. Cooper 1 6/18/63
On this day in fistiana...
Cassius Clay vs. Henry Cooper 1
June 18, 1963
On this day in fistiana... Louis vs. Conn 1 6/18/41
On this day in fistiana...
Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn 1
June 18, 1941
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Golovkin vs. Ouma 6/17/12
On this day in fistiana...
Gennady Golovkin vs. Kasim Ouma
June 17, 2012
On this day in fistiana... Mosley vs. De La Hoya 6/17/00
On this day in fistiana...
Sugar Shane Mosley vs. Oscar De La Hoya
June 17, 2000
On this day in fistiana... Bowe vs. Gonzalez 6/17/95
On this day in fistiana...
Riddick Bowe vs. Jorge Luis Gonzalez
June 17, 1995
Monday, June 16, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Duran vs. Moore 6/16/83
On this day in fistiana...
Roberto Duran vs. Davey Moore
June 16, 1983
Sunday, June 15, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Jones vs. Lucas 6/15/96
On this day in fistiana...
Roy Jones Jr. vs. Eric Lucas
June 15, 1996
On this day in fistiana... Quiroga vs. Anifowoshe 6/15/85
On this day in fistiana...
Robert Quiroga vs. Akeem Anifowoshe
June 15, 1985
On this day in fistiana... Thomas vs. Weaver 6/15/85
On this day in fistiana...
Pinklon Thomas vs. Mike Weaver
June 15, 1985
On this day in fistiana... Witherspoon vs. Smith 6/15/85
On this day in fistiana...
Terrible Tim Witherspoon vs. James Bonecrusher Smith
June 15, 1985
On this day in fistiana... Hearns vs. Duran 6/15/84
On this day in fistiana...
Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Duran
June 15, 1984
Saturday, June 14, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Rosario vs. Garza 6/14/91
On this day in fistiana...
Edwin Rosario vs. Loreto Garza
June 14, 1991
On this day in fistiana... Baer vs. Carnera 6/14/34
On this day in fistiana...
Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
June 14, 1934
young prospects & rising stars
photos by Alex Pierpaoli
Trainer Dave Forsyth works the mitts with CT State Super Welterweight Champ Jimmy Williams.
Friday, June 13, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Cotto vs. Clottey 6/13/09
On this day in fistiana...
Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey
June 13, 2009
On this day in fistiana... Hagler vs. Antuofermo 2 6/13/81
On this day in fistiana...
Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Vito Antuofermo 2
June 13, 1981
On this day in fistiana... Braddock vs. Baer 6/13/35
On this day in fistiana...
Jimmy Braddock vs. Max Baer
June 13, 1935
Thursday, June 12, 2014
from Canastota, June 6, 2014 The Road Warrior!!
A Portion of a Ringside Lecture by
Glen Johnson
from the IBHOF Induction Weekend
recorded June 6, 2014 in Canastota, NY
from Canastota June 5, 2014 Stracey!
A Portion of a Ringside Lecture from
John H. Stracey
former Welterweight Champion
from June 4, 2014 at Turning Stone Resort & Casino
Kings of the Ring:
A Conversation Between
Mike Tyson & Larry Holmes
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Matlala vs. Ampofo 6/11/94
Baby Jake Matlala vs. Francis Ampofo
June 11, 1994
Measuring just under a meter and a half (4 foot ten inches) from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, South African flyweight Baby Jake Matlala was the shortest world champion in history. Matlala died of complications from pneumonia at just 51 years of age in December of 2013, but on this day in 1994 he defeated the UK's Francis "Pocket Battleship" Ampofo, in Matlala's fifty-first professional prizefight, his 40th win.
On this day in fistiana... Holmes vs. Cooney 6/11/82
On this day in fistiana...
Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney
June 11, 1982
On this day in 1982, Larry Holmes battered undefeated challenger Gerry Cooney to a 13th round TKO stoppage in a Heavyweight Championship bout that stirred racial sentiments and became a must-see cultural event.
Monday, June 9, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Bradley vs. Pacquiao 6/9/12
Timothy Bradley vs. Manny Pacquiao 1
June 9, 2012
What looked to be another Manny Pacquiao title defense became one of the biggest upsets in modern history--perhaps in part because of the rapidity of social media and not necessarily the egregiousness of the decision. Although the official judges seemed to get it wrong, the bout was a lot closer than HBO's commentators made it sound. Undoubtedly the judges were influenced by a Pacquiao who was far less aggressive than usual and fought mostly in late round bursts of punches. Nonetheless a bad decision for the ages, on this day in 2012.
On this day in fistiana... Cotto vs. Judah 6/9/07
Miguel Cotto vs. Zab Judah
June 9, 2007
On this day in fistiana at Madison Square Garden in NYC, Miguel Cotto and Zab Judah fought a thriller on the eve of NY's the Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
On this day in fistiana... Lewis vs. Tyson 6/8/02
Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson
June 8, 2002
On this day in fistiana in Memphis, Tennessee Lennox Lewis stopped a puffed up shell of what once resembled Mike Tyson in one of the richest and weirdest fights ever. Tyson was uncommonly serene and just took the ass-kicking most people expected and wanted to see. Only Lennox Lewis was wary of him, so much so that the mild-mannered Emanuel Steward is reduced to a surly cuss between rounds, as he extolls Lewis to let his hands go and stop the dead man in front of him.
On this day in fistiana... Pacquiao vs. Julio 6/8/02
Manny Pacquiao vs. Jorge Eliecer Julio
June 8, 2002
On this day in fistiana in Memphis, Tennessee on the undercard of Lewis vs. Tyson, a 24 year old Filipino named Manny Pacquiao won his third fight in the USA.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
On this day in fistiana… Mora vs. Forrest 6/7/08
On this day in fistiana…
Sergio Mora vs. Vernon Forrest
June 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2014
On this day in fistiana... De La Hoya vs. Sturm 6/5/04
On this day in fistiana...
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Sturm
June 5, 2004
Three ringside officials preserve the upcoming De La Hoya versus Hopkins mega-fight when they award the Golden Boy a unanimous decision after it looked as if Sturm won.
On this day in fistiana... Walcott vs. Charles 4 6/5/52
On this day in fistiana...
Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles 4
June 5, 1952
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Tyson-Holmes 2, the Rematch? No, not really...
Kings of the Ring
A conversation between Mike Tyson & Larry Holmes
from Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY
photos by Alex Pierpaoli
On this day in fistiana... Froch vs. Johnson 6/4/11
On this day in fistiana...
Carl Froch vs. Glen Johnson
June 4, 2011
On this day in fistiana... Hatton vs. Tszyu 6/4/05
On this day in fistiana...
Ricky Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu
June 4, 2005
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
More pix from Hammer Time! 5/31/14 Mohegan Sun
CES Boxing presents...
Hammer Time!
Hank Lundy vs. Cuevas Jr
Shelito Vincent vs. Lakeysha Williams
Pro-Am Boxing
photos by Sean Laydon
Vincent returns to the ring after 6 month lay-off
Shelito Vincent versus Lakeysha Williams
portions of their 6 round super bantamweight bout
May 31, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
Rich Gingras fights Friday at Twin River --Press Release
Gingras battles boxing with business and fatherhood in preparation for title bout
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 2nd, 2014) -- For someone who's been through every fight imaginable, there's not much Rich Gingras can't handle in or out of the ring.
As the Lincoln, R.I., light heavyweight prepares for his next title fight Friday night at Twin River Casino, he's handling personal and professional battles that have made the past three and a half weeks the busiest of his life.
In addition to his New England Light Heavyweight title bout against Jaime Velazquez in the eight-round main event of CES Boxing's "Unstoppable" card Friday, June 6th, 2014, Gingras (13-4-1, 8 KOs) is also launching the N.E. branch of Rock Steady Boxing, aimed toward helping people with Parkinson's Disease, while simultaneously preparing for his first fitness competition just 22 days after the fight.
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
KOFantasyBoxing Video Wrap-Up -From Mohegan Sun
KOFantasyBoxing Video Wrap-Up
Hank Lundy vs. Pipino Cuevas Jr
& Shelito Vincent vs. Lakeysha Williams
"Hammer Time!"
May 31, 2014
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Results from Mohegan Sun ---CES Pro-Am Boxing
Hammer Time!
Lundy thumps Cuevas Jr,
Vincent out-hustles Williams
at Mohegan Sun
Words and Pictures by Alex Pierpaoli
Last night was Hammer Time at Mohegan Sun Arena when lightweight, Hammerin' Hank Lundy scored a second round TKO victory over Pipino Cuevas Jr in the co-Main Event of an 11 bout pro-am card promoted by Classic Entertainment and Sports. Female super bantamweight, Shelly "Shelito's Way" Vincent picked up a unanimous decision win over Lakeysha Williams in the 6 round co-main.
Hammerin' Hank Lundy, of Philadelphia, PA, started fast and went straight to work on the body of Pipino Cuevas Jr, of Mexico City, Mexico, in the opening round. In round two, Hank Lundy, 138 lbs, caught Cuevas, 138 ½ lbs, with a left-uppercut followed by a lunging left-hook to the face that sent Cuevas to the canvas. Cuevas beat the count but was on unsteady legs when Ref. Mike Ortega decided to stop it. The official time was 2:23 of Rd 2, and Lundy improved to 25-3-1 (12) while Cuevas dropped to 17-12 (15). The victory is now Lundy's third straight since he lost a unanimous decision to Victor Postol in March of 2013. Hammerin' Hank hopes to make another run at a world lightweight strap before the end of 2014.
Hammerin' Hank Lundy, of Philadelphia, PA, started fast and went straight to work on the body of Pipino Cuevas Jr, of Mexico City, Mexico, in the opening round. In round two, Hank Lundy, 138 lbs, caught Cuevas, 138 ½ lbs, with a left-uppercut followed by a lunging left-hook to the face that sent Cuevas to the canvas. Cuevas beat the count but was on unsteady legs when Ref. Mike Ortega decided to stop it. The official time was 2:23 of Rd 2, and Lundy improved to 25-3-1 (12) while Cuevas dropped to 17-12 (15). The victory is now Lundy's third straight since he lost a unanimous decision to Victor Postol in March of 2013. Hammerin' Hank hopes to make another run at a world lightweight strap before the end of 2014.
In the co-main event, Shelito Vincent, of New London, CT, battled Lakeysha Williams, of
Jimmy Williams wins CT State Super Welter Title
Jimmy Williams flattens Christian Lao
In an all-New Haven contest, Jimmy Williams and Christian Lao did battle for bragging rights in the Elm City. The result was determined in just 1:57 of round number one.
Williams improved to 6-0-1 (3) and Lao fell to 5-3-1 (2).
Williams improved to 6-0-1 (3) and Lao fell to 5-3-1 (2).
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