“In Washington, D.C., during the 1970s, a black man could get into the newspapers in one of two ways: crime—or boxing.” Such begins the synopsis for boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard’s 2012 ...

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the so-called “September to Remember” or “Battle of New Orleans,” the heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks in the Superdome. In a ...

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Leon Spinks died on Friday at 67 following a five-year battle with multiple cancers. Spinks (26-17-3, 14 KOs), who won Olympic gold in 1976, went on to upset ...

Michael Spinks (31-1, 21 KOs) is arguably one of the most underrated heavyweight boxers. He holds the record – of being the only undefeated boxer in history, at light heavyweight. Spinks was dominant ...

Spinks then ranked among the worlds heavyweight challengers made history on February 15 1978 when he beat Muhammad Ali in a 15round decision in Las Vegas Spinks won the world heavyweight title in only ...

A look some of the boxers Muhammad Ali fought throughout his career. — -- One of the greatest fighters in the history of boxing, Muhammad Ali retired in 1981 after losing to Trevor Berbick in his ...

Muhammad Ali's death anniversary has been overshadowed by resurfaced allegations claiming his boxing matches were rigged, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Ali – born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. – died aged ...

In this Feb. 8, 1962, file photo, young fighter Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) is seen at City Parks Gym in New York. Dan Grossi AP “In Washington, D.C., during the 1970s, a black man could get into the ...