SCP Auctions presents Muhammad Ali’s Fight Worn Trunks from Ali/Frazier-I
The Holy Grail of Boxing Memorabilia It’s remembered as “The Fight of the Century,” Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier in perhaps the most famous boxing event in the modern history of the sport. It has been nearly 40 years since Muhammad Ali met Joe Frazier in the first of a trilogy of battles that […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-15-11)
MMA trainer Shawn Tompkins dies ESPN By Josh Gross Shawn Tompkins, a mixed martial arts trainer known for guiding the careers of several accomplished fighters, passed away Sunday in Canada. The cause of his death is unknown. Tompkins was 37 years old. Tompkins is survived by his wife, … See all stories on this topic » […]
Is Bareknuckle Boxing the Next Big Fight Sport?
It has been nearly 123 years since the last bareknuckle boxing match took place. In 1889 bareknuckle champion John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in an epic 75 round marathon fight. Bareknuckle boxing paved the way for what boxing has evolved into, although nowadays it carries along a false misconception of a barbaric sport. […]
Toney, Shamrock First Face-to-Face Ends in Near Brawl
From the files of “what did you think was going to happen with these two in the same room?” comes news that Saturday’s meet and greet and photo-opportunity faceoff at the newly opened IFC Gym in Van Nuys, California, between boxing great James Toney and MMA great Ken Shamrock featured the two nearly coming to blows. […]
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