Flashback Friday | Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman: Thunder in Africa
In 2001, Hasim Rahman shocked the boxing world, scoring one of the biggest upsets in boxing history over Lennox Lewis. Tony Calcara flashes back to "Thunder in Africa."
Flashback Friday
Flashback Friday | Wladimir Klitschko vs. Corrie Sanders
On March 8, 2003, Corrie Sanders shocked the boxing world by knocking Wladimir Klitschko down four times and winning in stunning fashion. Tony Calcara recalls the epic night in Hanover, Germany.
Flashback Friday | Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman: The Battle of the Ages
Tony Calcara goes back in time to 1991 for Evander Holyfield's exciting title defense against the legendary, George Foreman.
The Rumble in the Jungle: 41 Years Ago Today
Muhammad Ali had again done what so many believed he couldn’t. It was 41 years ago today that one of the most iconic matches of all time took place when Ali met George Foreman.
Flashback Friday | “Iron” Mike Tyson vs. Pinklon “Pinky” Thomas
Tony Calcara goes back to 1987 for a classic Heavyweight encounter between Mike Tyson and Pinklon Thomas.
Flashback Friday | Marlon “Magic Man” Starling vs. Tomas Molinares
On July 29, 1988, the 147 pound WBA Welterweight champion Marlon Starling (43-4-1, 26 KOs) was making the third defense of his title against a young, undefeated battler named Tomas Molinares (22-0, 19 KOs).
Flashback Friday | Michael Nunn vs. Sumbu Kalambay: “Premier Battle”
The year was 1989. The Las Vegas Hilton, which exactly one month to the day hosted the Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno bout, would again play host as a Middleweight showdown took center stage.
Flashback Friday | Thomas Hearns vs. Iran Barkley: Knockout Nite
This week, Tony Calcara goes back to 1988 to retell the first meeting between Thomas "Hitman" Hearns and Iran "The Blade" Barkley.
Flashback Friday | Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker vs. Diosbelys Hurtado
Tony Calcara goes back to 1997 for the battle between Pernell Whitaker and Diosbelys Hurtado from the Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Flashback Friday | “Iron” Mike Tyson vs. Brian Nielsen
This week, Tony Calcara goes back to 2001 when headlines across the country voiced outrage over the September 11 attacks. For boxing fans, October marked the return of Mike Tyson as he prepared to face Brian Nielsen.
Flashback Friday | Julian Jackson vs. Terry Norris: Speed Plus Mass Equals Force
Tony Calcara dips into the boxing vault to revisit Julian Jackson's bout against Terry Norris in 1989.
Flashback Friday | Jermain Taylor vs. Kelly Pavlik 1: A Perfect Matchup
Tony Calcara goes back to 2007 for the legendary Middleweight clash between Jermain Taylor and Kelly Pavlik. The back-and-forth bout was named "Fight of the Year" in 2007 by the BWAA.
Flashback Friday | Tommy Morrison vs. Carl Williams: Heavy Damage
Tony Calcara goes back to 1993 to recount the back-and-forth battle between Heavyweights, Tommy “The Duke” Morrison and Carl “The Truth” Williams.
Flashback Friday | Oleg Maskaev vs. Hasim Rahman: Chaos in Atlantic City
Tony Calcara goes back to November 6, 1999 for the first and most epic meeting between Oleg Maskaev and Hasim Rahman. The Atlantic City Convention Center was the backdrop for one of the most memorable KO's of the last 30 years.
Flashback Friday | Muhammad Ali vs. Larry Holmes: “The Last Hurrah”
The year was 1980, and Muhammad Ali, the former three-time Heavyweight champion, was making his return to the ring against Larry Holmes to try and capture the Heavyweight crown one last time.