February 7, 1961: Harold Johnson TKO9 Jesse Bowdry February 7, 2021 Patrick Connor 0 In 1961, light heavyweight Harold Johnson defeated Jesse Bowdry, finally making good on his years-long mission to become a world champion.
Podcast: Passing of the Torch Fights January 29, 2021 Patrick Connor 0 Aris Pina and Patrick Connor return with a fun list of fights from history that signaled notable transitions in boxing.
Podcast: Manny Pacquiao vs Ryan Garcia Negotiations January 28, 2021 Patrick Connor 0 Apparently Manny Pacquiao and Ryan Garcia are negotiating to fight, so Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler drop their two cents.
Podcast: Knockdown Fests and Fighters Who Frequently Tasted Canvas January 16, 2021 Patrick Connor 0 Knockdowns are on the menu for this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast with Patrick Connor and Aris Pina.
December 8, 1984: Azumah Nelson KO11 Wilfredo Gómez December 8, 2020 Patrick Connor 5 Azumah Nelson had much to prove after his thrilling defeat to the late Salvador Sánchez , and Puerto Rican great Wilfredo Gómez stood in his way.
December 6, 1968: Lionel Rose SD15 Chucho Castillo December 6, 2020 Patrick Connor 0 Lionel Rose’s defense of the bantamweight title against Chucho Castillo was just a fight until the burning riot happened.
Podcast: Famous Boxing Exhibitions November 28, 2020 Patrick Connor 1 Patrick Connor and Aris Pina recall some famous and not-as-famous exhibitions from boxing history.
November 26, 1908: Stanley Ketchel KO11 Billy Papke November 26, 2020 Patrick Connor 0 Stanley Ketchel and Billy Papke combined to form one hell of a middleweight rivalry. In 1909, Ketchel proved he reigned supreme.
Podcast: Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Preview November 25, 2020 Patrick Connor 0 Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler offer their take on the baffling Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones event.
November 24, 1990: Julian Jackson KO4 Herol Graham November 24, 2020 Patrick Connor 2 In 1990, Julian “The Hawk” Jackson was on the verge of losing to Herol “Bomber” Graham in Spain. Then it happened.