On June 15, 1985, Pinklon Thomas successfully defended his WBC Heavyweight Title by defeating Mike Weaver with a technical knockout at 1:42 in the eighth round. The bout, held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino’s SuperStar Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcased Thomas’s prowess and cemented his position in the heavyweight division. Promoted by the […]
Muhammad Ali vs Joe Bugner (2) 01.07.1975
In a highly anticipated rematch, Muhammad Ali successfully defended his WBC and WBA world heavyweight titles against England’s Joe Bugner in 1975. The bout took place at The Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking Ali’s third title defence since reclaiming the heavyweight crown from George Foreman eight months earlier in the iconic Rumble in […]
Earnie Shavers vs Jimmy Ellis 18.06.1973
On June 18, 1973, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Earnie Shavers delivered a spectacular knockout victory over Jimmy Ellis, cementing his reputation as one of boxing’s most formidable punchers. The bout, originally not the main event, became a highlight due to last-minute changes. Initially, Jerry Quarry was slated to fight Jose Luis […]
Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston 25.02.1964
On February 25, 1964, the boxing world witnessed one of the most shocking upsets in history as Cassius Clay, as he was before changing his name, the 22-year-old challenger, defeated the formidable Sonny Liston to claim the World Heavyweight Championship in Miami Beach. Liston, renowned for his ferocity and regarded as the most intimidating boxer […]
Muhammad Ali vs Henry Cooper 18.06.1963
In a thrilling encounter that captivated boxing fans, Cassius Clay emerged victorious against British heavyweight Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium. The much-anticipated bout, which took place in front of 35,000 spectators, saw Clay overcome a dramatic fourth-round knockdown to secure a fifth-round technical knockout. The fight began with Cooper surprising the American with aggressive tactics, […]