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Ricky Hatton: A Personal Remembrance by Thomas Hauser
Ricky Hatton, who passed away at 46, was more than a champion, he was the people’s fighter. Fierce in the ring yet humble outside it, he leaves behind a legacy of heart, humility, and an unbreakable bond with fans who saw themselves in him.
The Romantics of Boxing
Jesus Lopez speaks of the “romantics of boxing” as a return to its true heartbeat, fights defined by grit and community. For him, it is less about revenue and more about the raw spirit that once made boxing matter.
Sonny Liston: The Man Who Terrified a Generation
They said that Sonny Liston’s fists were the biggest in the game, his reach longer than most men could dream. He was the fighter who terrified a generation and yet, like so many of boxing’s great tragedies, he never quite escaped the shadows of where he came from..
Manila’s Lasting Shadow on Ali and Frazier
There has never been a rivalry in sports like the one between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. It was fierce and magnificent, born from respect and brotherhood, but twisted by pain into something darker than either man ever intended.
Ali vs. Inoki: The 1976 Fight That Shouldn’t Have Happened
In June 1976, Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki met in Tokyo in what was billed as a “war of the worlds” between boxing and wrestling. Hindered by restrictive rules and clashing expectations, the bout descended into a 15-round stalemate.
Tiger Flowers: First Black Middleweight Champion
Theodore Flowers was born on August 5th, 1895, in Georgia, to the son of two sharecroppers. His early life offered few advantages, but somewhere in that quiet hardship he learned endurance.
The Cuban Hawk
Kid Gavilan was born Gerardo Maras on January 6, 1929, in Camagüey, Cuba, the son of a labourer who left before the boy could remember his face. By twelve he was swinging a seven-pound bolo knife, cutting cane under a sun that made the air itself feel heavy. The work built his strength, and some say that the fluid motion of that knife taught him the movement that would later become his signature in the ring - the bolo punch.
The Forgotten Kings of the Lightweight Wars
For six years, Joe Brown ruled the lightweight division with quiet authority. From 1956 to 1962, he was the undisputed champion of the world, making eleven successful defences, an achievement that once stood as a record for nearly two decades. Yet today, his name is rarely mentioned when boxing’s great champions are recalled.
Emile Griffith: A Gentle Man in a Brutal Sport
Emile Griffith embodied boxing’s core paradox, a gentle, hat-making champion in a sport that demanded brutality. Haunted by Benny “Kid” Paret’s death and punished more for whom he loved than for blows he threw, his life forces us to question what society forgives and what it will not.
The Rise of Women’s Boxing
Women’s boxing in America began not with recognition, but resistance. From theatre bouts in the 19th century to courtroom battles in the 1970s, female fighters fought not just opponents, but the right to step into the ring. Each lawsuit, each exhibition, each overlooked victory slowly rewrote the rules. Olympic inclusion in 2012 marked a turning point. Today women’s boxing is no longer fighting for legitimacy, it is fighting to redefine the sport entirely.
James J. Jeffries and 1910’s Untold Story
Before his infamous 1910 lost to Jack Johnson, James J. Jeffries was considered unbeatable a heavyweight force who reigned supreme at the dawn of modern boxing. This is the untold story of Jeffries' prime and how one night in Reno changed his legacy forever.
The Don King Era of Boxing
In the 1970s, Don King redefined boxing promotion, turning fights into global spectacles like the Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manila. He knew the bout was the final act in a much larger story, one built through press events, symbolic venues and myth-making.
The Forgotten Rise of Terry McGovern
In the 19th century American boxing was poorly standardised and wildly popular. Within this landscape, Terry McGovern cruised across the bantam weight and featherweight skies. His reign was not long, yet his influence was lasting.
The Forgotten Rings of Alcatraz
Alongside its rich history, Alcatraz reveals a boxing past with its origins extending back to as early as the California Gold Rush. Local San Franciscans were invited to spectate bouts between military personnel, foreshadowing the island’s long-standing connection to the sport.
How the Fight Game has Evolved
The fight game has undergone a significant transformation, from the influx of Irish immigrants to the Golden Age of Ali. Yet throughout these contrasting eras, boxing has consistently reflected the nation’s socio-economic narrative.
Boxing’s Return to San Francisco
As iVisit Boxing prepares to return the sport to the city through the ICONIC Series, we reflect on how San Francisco’s boxing legacy continues to shape its identity.
The Politics of Boxing Post-War
In Depression-era America, while industries collapsed, boxing endured. As factories closed, the ring stayed open, becoming both an economic product and political tool. Promoters professionalised, cities leaned in and the sport became a stabilising force amid national uncertainty.