JUNE 22
1937.- In Comiskey Park, Chicago, the immortal Joe Louis got up off the canvas in the first round, to defeat The "Cinderella Man" Jimmy Braddock in the 8 round of a scheduled 15 round bout. With this triumph Louis become world heavyweight Champion and defended his crown an amazing 25 times, establishing a record of defenses in the division.
JUNE 21
1932.- Via a controversial split decision over 15 rounds, American Jack Sharkey defeated German Max Schmeling and became world heavyweight Champion. The fight was at Madison Square Garden in Long Island, New York. The Referee was Ed Smith. George Kelly and Charles F. Mathison were the Judges. JUNE 20
1981.- The great Nicaraguan KO artist Alexis Arguello, conquered the WBC lightweight championship defeating Jim Watt, from Scotland by UD over fifteen rounds. Jim retired from boxing after this fight . The action took place at the Empire Pool Wembley in London. The Referee was Arthur Mercante. The Judges were Kurt Halbach, Dick Young and Robert Desgain.
Taylor or Postol...."Who belongs to Glasgow?"
JUNE 13: UK boxing sensation Josh Taylor fights former world champion Ukrainian Viktor Postol in a final eliminator for the WBC super lightweight title READ MORE... |
Fortieth anniversary of when Larry pooled his resources
JUNE 13: It was a fight like no other before, or since...forty years ago Larry Holmes dug deep and then even deeper to win the final round of a ballistic READ MORE... |
Murray's mint starts with WBC Silver quest
JUNE 13: On June 23 in London, Martin Murray will challenge formidable WBC silver middleweight champion, Mexican Roberto Garcia READ MORE... |
Homebelt Berchelt
JUNE 13: World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Miguel "Alacran" Berchelt is in tip top shape ready to defend his Green and Gold belt for the third time, in what he calls his second home READ MORE... |
Lulu's low point
JUNE 13: Lulu Juarez arrived at WBC "Tuesday Coffee" to talk about her fight against Jackie Calvo, which she described as not such a good match for her READ MORE... |
Erik Morales' International Boxing Hall of Fame salute to his Father
JUNE 12: New member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Erik Morales, who was the first Mexican to win a world champion in four weight divisions, has paid a tender READ MORE... |
Leo's pride
JUNE 12: WBC Diamond champion, Leo Santa Cruz has said it's a pride and a honor to be the holder of this coveted accolade for elite fighters, after again defeating Abner Mares READ MORE... |
Wilder vs. Joshua...close to clinch
JUNE 12: One of the most anticipated fights in years, matching and igniting the blasting skills plus of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua READ MORE... |
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