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90 years ago, boxer Johnson sought his own pardon The Associated Press On June 23, 1921, The Associated Press reported that Daugherty was considering a pardon for the boxer in time for a heavyweight fight between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier the following month. Eyeing a comeback, Johnson wanted to attend the fight … See all stories on […]
“Smokin’” Joe Frazier in fight of life for top heavyweight honors in ‘World’s Greatest Ever’ promotion
Spectacular Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Nov. 20, 2009) – The great “Smokin’” Joe Frazier has joined a growing list of confirmed boxing legends attending the Dec. 11-13 “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (WGEB) festivities, highlighted by an awards dinner and U.S. vs. The World pro boxing show, at The Paris Casino […]
‘The World’s Greatest Ever’ Heavyweight Boxers
‘The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer’ Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Nov. 19, 2009) – Boxing has traditionally been driven by heavyweights and many of the sport’s most recognizable figures through the years have fought in the highest-profile division. The Heavyweight Division in the “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion has two […]
The World’s Greatest Ever Light Heavyweight Boxers
‘The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer’ Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 15, 2009) — The nominees in the Light Heavyweight division of the “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion ranges from 1880, starting with Bob Fitzsimmons, right up to contemporary times with eight-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. The winners in […]