"We had Joseph Shikongo, who was popularly known as 'Joe Archer'. He was Namibia's first pre-independence professional boxer. His illustrious boxing career started from 1971 until 1975. He was based ...
On October 1, 2025, the Philippines marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic events in boxing history: the ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is ...
A part of boxing history that is highly significant in the story of Muhammad Ali is set to go under the hammer. To this day, fighters are often held to the standard of the man whom many believe to be ...
A color poster advertising a 1962 match between Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, and Billy Daniels at the Hotel Woodstock in New York City. The poster has a grey and yellow background, with black and ...
The seventh-year senior broke out a hilarious celebration, busting out a TikTok dance on the field after the sack. However, the celebration was penalized, resulting in an automatic first down for the ...
Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...
Don Elbaum (R.) sits next to Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) during a pre-fight weigh-in on Sept. 25, 1962 before Clay's fight against Sonny Liston. Getty Images Don Elbaum, one of the all-time ...
*After winning the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship defeating Sonny Liston in 1964, Cassius Clay – influenced by the Nation of Islam teachings – changed his name to Muhammad Ali (meaning “beloved ...
Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson is regarded by many as the scariest boxer of all time. At the peak of his powers, ‘Iron Mike’ dished out terrifying trash talk before ruthlessly running through his ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rahaman Ali, the younger brother of Muhammad Ali has died. Details have not been released at this time on the cause of death, but the Muhammad Ali Center is confirming the Louisville ...