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Muhammad Ali
Frazier Vs. Ali In The Fight Of The Century

  By Ilana Faber • March 6, 2015 Uncategorized
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On March 8, 1971, Joe Frazier and Mohammed Ali, both undefeated at the time, squared off in “The Fight of the Century” at Madison Square Garden in New York City. At the time, both Frazier and Ali had claims to the title of World Heavyweight Champion. Ali (31-0) had won … Continue reading

Tagged   Boxing, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, People, Sports
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Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali Explains Why He Wouldn’t Join the Army

  By Witnify • April 17, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxer Muhammad Ali discusses the religious reasons he refused to join the army after being drafted in service during the Vietnam War. He was stripped of his boxing titles on April 28, 1967 for refusing to serve.

Tagged   Athlete, Boxing, Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali, Religion, Sports
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Sugar Ray Robinson
The ‘Sweet Guy’ With The ‘Sweet Life’

  By Sarah Dejak • April 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson talks about making 4 million dollars and losing 4 million dollars.

Tagged   Boxing, Sports, Sugar Ray Robinson
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Gene Fullmer on Beating Sugar Ray Robinson

  By Witnify • April 8, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxer Gene Fullmer remembers the outcome of his fights with Sugar Ray Robinson and shares his thoughts on the legacy of the former middleweight champion. Robinson passed away on April 11, 1989.

Tagged   Boxing, Gene Fullmer, Sports, Sugar Ray Robinson
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Jake Lamotta on Winning His Fight With Robinson

  By Witnify • April 8, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxer Jake Lamotta remembers beating Sugar Ray Robinson and shares funny memories of conversations he had with Robinson who died on April 11, 1989. Lamotta also comments on the movie ‘Raging Bull’ that was made about his boxing career.

Tagged   Boxing, Jake Lamotta, Sports, Sugar Ray Robinson
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Mayweather Vs. Canelo
Canelo Shares Thoughts About Upcoming Mayweather Fight

  By Sarah Dejak • March 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Saul “Canelo” Alvarez shares thoughts about the upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. scheduled for September 14, 2013. Continue reading

Tagged   Boxing, Canelo V Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather, Mayweather Vs. Canelo, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, Sports
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Mike Tyson
Post Fight Interviews Mike Tyson & Frank Bruno

  By Witnify • March 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxers Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno give post fight interviews after Tyson's TKO of Bruno in their second fight on March 16, 1991. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Boxing, Championship, Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson, Sports
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Mike Tyson
Frank Bruno Remembers Boxing Mike Tyson

  By Witnify • March 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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British boxer Frank Bruno remembers his first fight with Mike Tyson on February 25, 1989 and discusses the different highs and lows of his career. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Boxing, Championship, Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson, Sports
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Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson on the First Frank Bruno Fight as His Greatest Victory

  By Witnify • March 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxer Mike Tyson says his fight with Frank Bruno was his greatest achievement and discusses his place in history as one of the best boxers of all time. Continue reading

Tagged   Boxing, Championship, Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson, Sports
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Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson Expresses Frustration After Biting Holyfield

  By Morgan Birck • March 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Boxer Mike Tyson is interviewed after he fought Evander Holyfield on June 28, 1997 in the heavyweight championship dubbed 'The Sound and the Fury' by reporters. Continue reading

Tagged   1990s, Boxing, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Sports, The Sound and the Fury
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