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THE SCORECARD: EXCLUSIVE BOXING INSIGHTS

San Francisco's Alcatraz Island with historic buildings, a lighthouse, and rocky cliffs on the waterfront, under a partly cloudy sky.

The Forgotten Boxing 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.

Black and white photograph of two boxers engaged in a match inside a boxing ring with an audience seated in the background.

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.

Two boxers in a ring during a match, one with yellow gloves and green trunks, the other with yellow gloves and red trunks, in a moment of conflict with intense expressions.

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.

The Politics of Post War Boxing

In Depression-era America, while industries
collapsed, boxing endured. The ring became both an economic product and political tool.

Promoters professionalised, cities leaned in and the sport became a stabilising force amid national uncertainty.

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.