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Jose Manuel Urtain, EBU Boxing, Rock Lifting Champion, Held Ali Overhead
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Jose Manuel Urtain, EBU Boxing, Rock Lifting Champion, Held Ali Overhead

By: Ken Hissner In the country of Spain besides boxing, bull fighting and soccer there is a sport called Rock-Lifting. Jose Manuel “El Tigre de Cestona” Urtain not only won…
02/01/2019
Muhammad Ali’s 77th Birthday Is Today
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Muhammad Ali’s 77th Birthday Is Today

By: Ken Hissner In 1960 a brash young boxer from Louisville, KY, came on the scene. Cassius Clay won the National AAU light heavyweight title defeating Roy Ector at 0:55…
01/17/2019
The Other Boxing Hall of Fame: Graziano’s Across the Street
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The Other Boxing Hall of Fame: Graziano’s Across the Street

By: Patrick Mascoe Walk into any sports bar today and you will notice they are just generic versions of each other. Often the only difference is their address. Hang a…
01/12/2019
Jim Jacobs Talks About World Champion Wilfred “El Radar” Benitez
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Jim Jacobs Talks About World Champion Wilfred “El Radar” Benitez

By: Ken Hissner In 1981 this writer wasn’t writing but was a big fan of boxing. I knew legendary trainer Cus D’Amato was working with Jim Jacobs. Jacobs was a…
01/09/2019
The Pound for Pound All-Time Best: Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong or Willie Pep
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The Pound for Pound All-Time Best: Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong or Willie Pep

By: Ken Hissner Three boxers are usually always on everyone’s pound for pound best fighter of all-time. This writer’s choice is “Sugar” Ray Robinson. He once defeated Henry “Homicide Hank”…
01/07/2019
“Sugar” Ray Leonard Followed in the Footsteps of “Sugar” Ray Robinson
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“Sugar” Ray Leonard Followed in the Footsteps of “Sugar” Ray Robinson

By: Ken Hissner The greatest pound for pound fighter in boxing, “Sugar” Ray Robinson, was 85-0 (69) as an amateur with possible 2 losses under his given name of Walker…
01/02/2019
When Heavyweight Champions Retired with Their Titles
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When Heavyweight Champions Retired with Their Titles

By: Ken Hissner James J. “The Boilermaker” Jeffries retired as World Heavyweight Champion in August of 1904 with a 19-0-2 (16) record. He had defeated the likes of Australia’s Peter…
12/20/2018
Was Sam Langford the Most Feared Fighter in Boxing History ?
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Was Sam Langford the Most Feared Fighter in Boxing History ?

By: Ken Hissner This writer still remembers former heavyweight champion Jack “Manassa Mauler” Dempsey, 54-6-9 with 44 knockouts saying “I only feared one Fighter!” Though rumors were he was ducking…
10/22/2018
Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali’s Final Loss in Olympic Trials in 1960
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Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali’s Final Loss in Olympic Trials in 1960

By: Ken Hissner Ali in 1960 was the Golden Gloves National heavyweight champion and the AAU National light heavyweight runner-up. The last person to defeat him in the amateurs is…
09/17/2018
Kristian “Mr. Reliable” Laight Becomes Most Losing Boxer in History
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Kristian “Mr. Reliable” Laight Becomes Most Losing Boxer in History

By: Ken Hissner Kristian “Mr. Reliable” Laight from Warwickshire, UK, this past weekend passed the USA’s Reggie Strickland by having the most losses in the history of boxing with 277…
07/11/2018

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13 Feb

"Bomac" McIntyre on Avious Griffin: “He’s going to take that spot Terence left. My latest for @boxinginsider:

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Boxing Insider Promotions Returns To Tropicana Atlantic City Sat March 22 live on DAZN (2023-2024 NY State Boxing Hall of Fame “Promoter of the Year”)
On Saturday, March 22, Tropicana Atlantic City wel On Saturday, March 22, Tropicana Atlantic City welcomes another sensational boxing event featuring all the best local talent, presented by Boxing Insider Promotions. Doors open at 6:30 PM for an action-packed night broadcast live on DAZN starting at 7:30. Headlining is “Mr. Atlantic City,” with Justin Figueroa (11-0, 9 KOs), squaring off against Argentina’s Mario Rios (10-3-1, 7 KOs) in a six-round junior middleweight bout. Unbeaten Bruce Seldon Jr. (4-0, 3 KOs), son of the city’s first and only heavyweight champion, faces Gabriel Costa, while New Jerseyans Damian Tinnerello and Kahshad Elliott, both of whom sport records of 4-0 with four knockouts, compete in four-round bouts. The ten-round main event brings in stars from out of town, as welterweight Vlad Panin (21-1, 13 KOs), a Belarusian now based in Los Angeles, battles Argentina’s Brian Arregui, a 2020 Olympian. Also, Pleasantville’s Julio Sanchez III steps into the professional ranks for the first time in a lightweight bout against Douglas Diggs. Boxing Insider Promotions continue to rock the Boardwalk, and this is another big step in the revitalization of boxing in Atlantic City. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster (https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlan). Don’t miss an explosive evening at the Tropicana Showroom if you can’t make it to the event watch it on DAZN!
Vlad Panin (21-1, 13 KOs), a native of Belarus who Vlad Panin (21-1, 13 KOs), a native of Belarus who now lives in Los Angeles, takes on Brian Arregui (10-5, 7 KO’s), who competed for Argentina in the 2020 Olympics. This match adds international flavor to Boxing Insider’s all New Jersey event March 22 at Tropicana Atlantic City televised on DAZN.
Get Your Tickets for Atlantic City Boxing when Box Get Your Tickets for Atlantic City Boxing when Boxing Insider returns to Tropicana Saturday Night March 22. See New Jerseys top prospects in action including “Mr. Atlantic City” Justin Figueroa, Bruce Seldon Jr., Damien Tinnerello, Julio Sanchez III, Kashad Elliott, Cali Box, and international Contender Vlad Panin in our featured match for DAZN. Tickets on sale Now at Ticketmaster when Atlantic City boxing’s return to Tropicana.
Kashad Elliot (4-0 4KOs), 10 Time National Amateur Kashad Elliot (4-0 4KOs), 10 Time National Amateur Champion, makes his Atlantic City Debut on March 22nd when BoxingInsider Returns To Tropicana Atlantic City for a great night of local boxing televised on DAZN. Tickets on sale now. This match is presented in association with @kohen_promotions @jbthefourth @hookedboxing
Cali Box (4-0 2 KOs) takes on Victor Pradis on Mar Cali Box (4-0 2 KOs) takes on Victor Pradis on March 22 when BoxingInsider Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City on DAZN. Tickets are on sale through Gladiator Boxing and Ticketmaster for this event. This match is presented in association with @hardhitpromo @boxxthabarber @gladiator_gym
“Mr Atlantic City” Justin Figueroa returns hom “Mr Atlantic City” Justin Figueroa returns home March 22 when Boxing Insider Promotions Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City for a big night of action internationally televised on DAZN. Tickets on Sale Now!
Only 3 fights, but the energy was unmatched! 🔥🥊 A successful night of LIVE Pro Boxing in the heart of NYC 🗽 at @sonyhall—shoutout to the fans for bringing the hype! 💯👏 #ICYMI, we’re back in action at @tropicanaac on March 22nd! Don’t miss it! 💥👊 📸 @delgiudicephoto . . . #Boxing #FightNight #SonyHall #TropicanaAC
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