Happy Birthday: Muhammad Ali

Happy Birthday:
Muhammad Ali

January 17, 1942 – Muhammad Ali born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist. Considered a cultural icon, Ali has both been idolized and vilified.

Happy Birthday: Joe Frazier

Happy Birthday:
Joe Frazier

January 12, 1944 – Joseph William “Joe” Frazier also known as Smokin’ Joe, was an American professional boxer, Olympic gold medalist and Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a one-fight comeback in 1981.

This Day In Boxing History:

This Day In Boxing History:

December 26,1908 – Texan boxer “Galveston Jack” Johnson knocked out Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia, to become the first black boxer to win the world heavyweight title.

Keepinit Real Boxing News: Amir Khan Defeats Carlos Molina

Keepinit Real Boxing News:
Amir Khan Defeats Carlos Molina

Carlos Molina(17-1-1) was clearly over matched in his bout with Amir Khan(27-3-19) . Amir Khan was bigger, quicker and altogether much better than Carlos Molina for every minute of their 10 round fight. Molina, who began bleeding from cuts in the middle rounds, referee Jack Reiss was forced to stop the fight on the advice of Molina’s corner before the 11th.

Happy Birthday: Archie Moore

Happy Birthday:
Archie Moore

December 13, 1913 – Archie Moore was an American professional boxer and the Light Heavyweight World Champion (1952–1959 and 1961), who had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport. Nicknamed “The Old Mongoose,” Moore holds the record for the most career knockouts (131). He ranks #4 on The Ring’s list of “100 greatest punchers of all time,” and is rated by prominent boxing website BoxRec as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all-time.

Keepinit Real Boxing News: Marquez KO’d Pacquiao

Keepinit Real Boxing News:
Marquez KO’d Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez knocked Manny Pacquiao out cold with a vicious right hand at the end of the sixth round Saturday night, putting a ferocious end to the fourth fight between the two boxers.

Happy Birthday: Shannon Briggs

Happy Birthday:
Shannon Briggs

December 4, 1971 – Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs is an American heavyweight boxer, kickboxer and actor. He is the former Lineal and WBO heavyweight champion. He is the last American to hold a major heavyweight title.

Keepinit Real Boxing News: Camacho Off Life Support

Keepinit Real Boxing News:
Camacho Off Life Support

Hector “Macho” Camacho will be taken off life support, his mother said Friday night, indicating she would have doctors do that Saturday. The three other sons were expected to arrive from the U.S. mainland around midnight Friday. “Until they arrive, we will not disconnect the machine,” Matias said. “I lost my son three days ago. He’s alive only because of a machine,” Matias said. “My son is not alive. My son is only alive for the people who love him.”

Keepinit Real Boxing News: Camacho Off Life Support

Keepinit Real Boxing News:
Camacho Off Life Support

Hector “Macho” Camacho will be taken off life support, his mother said Friday night, indicating she would have doctors do that Saturday. The three other sons were expected to arrive from the U.S. mainland around midnight Friday. “Until they arrive, we will not disconnect the machine,” Matias said. “I lost my son three days ago. He’s alive only because of a machine,” Matias said. “My son is not alive. My son is only alive for the people who love him.”

This Day In Boxing History:

This Day In Boxing History:

November 22,1986 – Mike Tyson became the youngest to win the world heavyweight-boxing crown. He was only 20 years and 4 months old.