Rocky Marciano’s first fight with Jersey Joe Walcott in 1952 was a great one. Walcott was brilliant in his escape from Marciano’s punches before the crusher that finished him in the 13th round. He’d ...

93-years ago this past Wednesday, iconic pugilist John L. Sullivan died at 59 in Mattapan, Massachusetts. In tribute to Sullivan and his absolute greatness in the squared circle, I decided to rank the ...

Asked to rank the best five boxers ever during an appearance on ESPN Deportes, Floyd Mayweather Jr. not suprisingly put himself at the top of the list but somehow had Muhammad Ali ranked fifth and ...

BALTIMORE, April 21 -- Burning Roma ran in today's Federico Tesio Stakes while aiming for much grander objectives. This was supposed to be the 3-year-old's springboard to the Preakness four weeks ...

In storybook fashion, Rocky triumphs in Philadelphia. Marciano, that is, not Balboa. Unbeaten in 42 fights, the 29-year-old Marciano doesn't look like a 9-5 favorite when heavyweight champ Jersey Joe ...

1947: Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of Year by Sporting News. 1953: Ernie Banks becomes Chicago Cubs 1st black player. 1954: In a quick re-match at Yankee Stadium, NYC, Rocky Marciano KOs Ezzard ...