Author Archive: CHRIS SMITH
On this day in Boxing history: Carlos Zarate is crowned World champion
On May 8th, 1976, boxing fans at The Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California were treated to a wonderful display of technical precision power punching between two of the greatest bantamweights to ever come out of Mexico. Not only were […]
Carlos Zarate: A great champion
With no fewer than 15 inductees in the International Boxing Hall of Fame it would perhaps be an understatement to say that Mexico has a long and proud tradition in the sport. Ever since Juan Zurrita became lightweight champion in […]
The 10 Greatest British boxers of all-time
Boxing in Great Britain goes back to the bare knuckle era so it’s no mystery that a sport with that much history has always held influence that has appealed to multiple generations of sports enthusiasts. The modern day boxing rules […]
Luis Rodriguez: Underappreciated greatness
Luis Rodriguez: Underappreciated greatness The island of Cuba has been a conveyor belt for high class boxers for over a century now and ever since Kid Chocolate became the island nations first world champion in 1931 they have been one […]
Eder Jofre: The Golden Bantam
Few sports can claim to have such a proud and long history as Boxing and whilst it’s generally been the larger men who’ve captivated the public’s interest, many hardcore fans of the sweet science will tell you it’s the so […]
Maidana vs Lopez preview
After a classic Super Middleweight fight this weekend in London, England boxing, fans will be treated to more quality action next weekend at The Home Depot Center of Carson, CA. There may be no titles on the line, but the […]
