Frederick H.

Potentially the Greatest of All Time (part2)

Potentially the Greatest of All Time (part2)

Frederick H. April 17, 2015 05:30:39

Tyson struggled to separate his past from his future as heavyweight champion. “I came from Hell and every match I won was a step out of that world. Each victory would bring me closer to immortal glory.” These are the words of Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion. He’s part of an “old school” of […]

Potentially the Greatest of All Time (part2)

Potentially the Greatest of All Time (part2)

Frederick H. April 17, 2015 05:30:39

Tyson struggled to separate his past from his future as heavyweight champion. “I came from Hell and every match I won was a step out of that world. Each victory would bring me closer to immortal glory.” These are the words of Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion. He’s part of an “old school” of […]

Mike Tyson: Potentially the Greatest of All Time (part1)

Mike Tyson: Potentially the Greatest of All Time (part1)

Frederick H. April 17, 2015 05:11:29

The youngest boxer ever to win the Heavyweight Championship of the World. “I came from Hell and every match I won was a step out of that world. Each victory would bring me closer to immortal glory.” These are the words of Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion. He’s part of an “old school” of […]

Sugar Ray Leonard: A Taste of Something Special

Sugar Ray Leonard: A Taste of Something Special

Frederick H. April 16, 2015 10:54:40

The first boxer to win over $100 million in purses and win in 5 weight divisions. Sugar Ray Leonard was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina May 17th 1956. He is the first boxer to earn more than $100 million in purses and won world titles in 5 different weight divisions. Sugar Ray was also […]

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (part4)

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (part4)

Frederick H. April 16, 2015 10:33:16

Muhammad Ali is considered by many to be the greatest single athlete of the 20th century. Muhammad Ali, born Marcellus Cassius Clay Jr., was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Many of the heavyweight champions mentioned have been widely considered among the greatest. His nicknamed “the greatest” is well-earned. Ali was able to be as tactful a […]

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (part4)

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (part4)

Frederick H. April 16, 2015 10:33:16

Muhammad Ali is considered by many to be the greatest single athlete of the 20th century. Muhammad Ali, born Marcellus Cassius Clay Jr., was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Many of the heavyweight champions mentioned have been widely considered among the greatest. His nicknamed “the greatest” is well-earned. Ali was able to be as tactful a […]

The Richest Boxers in History (part 1)

The Richest Boxers in History (part 1)

Frederick H. April 16, 2015 09:10:30

A look at the boxers who have built the most fortune from their prize fights. The world of boxing can be a harsh place. In many other fighting disciplines that are performed for money, fighters are fortunate if they can survive to adulthood without the burden of some crippling injury stemming from combat. Boxing, although […]

Higher Purses May Equal Less Desire for Mayweather

Higher Purses May Equal Less Desire for Mayweather

Frederick H. April 16, 2015 08:51:54

Boxer claims to lack the same desire for the boxing as he once did years ago. Like many professional sports, boxing is one that obviously tends to revolve around money. Of course athletes should be motivated by a desire for the sports they play. Should anything less be said about anyone else who takes on […]

The Highest Purses in Boxing History

The Highest Purses in Boxing History

Frederick H. April 14, 2015 13:13:29

The Mayweather – Pacquiao fight isn’t the only $100 million plus bout in history. The much anticipated “Fight of the Century” will be held on May 2nd in Las Vegas against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Many believe this bout could end up reaching the $400 million mark making it easily the highest boxing […]

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (part III)

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (part III)

Frederick H. April 10, 2015 06:20:33

Muhammad Ali is considered by many to be the greatest single athlete of the 20th century. Muhammad Ali, born Marcellus Cassius Clay Jr., was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Many of the heavyweight champions mentioned have been widely considered among the greatest. Muhammad Ali is considered the greatest among these. Hence his nicknamed “the greatest” is […]