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Jack Johnson nicknamed the "Galveston Giant," was an American boxer and arguably the best heavyweight of his generation. He was the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World, from 1908-1915 and became infamous for his interracial relationships with white women. For more than a decade, Johnson was probably the most famous, and certainly the most notorious African-American in the world. Johnson won over 50 matches from 1902-1907 and in 47 years of fighting he was only knocked out three times.

Cassius Marcellus Clay , Jr. A.K.A Muhammad Ali , Was born on january 17 , 1942 in Louisville Kentucky , he is an american former professional boxer who is most likely considered the ‘ Greatest Heavyweight In The History Of The Sport’. Ali is highly regarded for the skills he displayed in the ring plus the values he exemplified outside of it. Ali has 9 children , By the age 18 ali had already captured 2 national golden gloves titles , 2 amateur athletic union national titles and 100 victories against

Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer during the 1960’s and 70’s, and was the heavyweight champion for many years. Muhammad Ali was born with the name Cassius Clay Jr. on January 17th, 1942, but changed his name to Muhammad Ali when he converted to Islam. He was the son of Cassius Clay Sr. and Odessa Clay. He was 6’3” tall and fought at the weight of 210 pounds, in the heavyweight division. He started boxing when he was only 12 years old, and won his first fight by split decision, and won the Golden

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold returns to the Octagon this Saturday at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh to face another former champion, who’s trying to work his way up the middleweight rankings in David Branch. Rockhold, also a former Strikeforce middleweight champion, hasn’t fought since losing the UFC middleweight title at UFC 199 to Michael Bisping. That was more than a year ago, but it seems more like five. So much has happened in the division since Bisping’s shocking knockout

Once there was this guy named Daniel Green and everyone called him Softy because he was really weak growing up. Softy was about 6 foot 3 inches and was a no good drunk. Then one day softy got into a fight with three others guys and he totally destroyed everyone as the fight ended this old guy named Rick came up to him and said you have some talent Softy said “What beating people up?” “noo” Rick said boxing I bet you would be a great boxer why don’t you come by my gym “I’m good” said Softy as Rick

Mayweather vs Berto boxing ppv has created strain among their devotees who are sitting tight in bated breath for this battle that is covered in a considerable measure of debate. Mayweather vs Berto boxing ppv comes hot on the heels of the highly touted battle in the middle of Mayweather and Pacquiao which left numerous with an acrid taste in their mouths where despite seemingly insurmountable opposition Mayweather was pronounced the victor. The Mayweather vs Berto boxing ppv is relied upon to possess

Strong, athlete, religious figure are three thing that connect to the name muhammad ali. Many people new of muhammad ali as a supreme athlete but there's much more. As known the greatest boxer of all time, muhammad ali showed Americans that they can take a stand for what he believed in. He left a lasting legacy as as the greatest boxer ever a religious leader. Early in muhammad ali's life he was born with the name Cassius Clay but later changed it to Muhammad ali. When he was about 12 his dad bought

In the story, Amigo Brothers, shows how two friends can go through something like a fight and still be the best of friends. In the story Antonio and Felix have been lifelong best friends and both enjoy boxing. They are two of the best boxers in their club and only one of them can go participate in the Golden Glove tournament. To settle who goes they are told that they are to face each other. The two best friends continue on training with each other until they one of them decided that it is best for

My intention with the story I told was to talk on the brief period in former world heavyweight champion James Douglas’s life, circa 1993-1994, where he was indulging after getting a twenty-four-million-dollar payday for his only championship defense against Evander Holyfield, a fight he lost by third-round stoppage. Much exists on his stunning victory over unbeaten champion Mike Tyson and the comatose state he slipped into after the post-boxing indulgence saw his weight escalate to four hundred pounds

Floyd May weather was an American boxer. He started boxing in his teenage years. Then he went on to being a Professional boxing. He had a few personal problems in his life that set him back. When he got that out the way he continued being succesful in boxing. May weather was born with boxing all around him. His father, Floyd sr. was a welterweight contender, and his uncle Jeff May weather is a former IBO super featherweight champion. Another uncle, Roger May weather, is a former WBA super featherweight