Title Bout Championship...
By Jimmy Krug – I started playing Title Bout in its first incarnation as a board game way back in 1979. Title Bout quickly became a favorite with myself and my core group of friends. The idea of computer simulated fights stretches all the way back to the late 1960’s and early...
The Cus D’Amato S...
Earlier this month (June), I received a review copy of, “Confusing The Enemy: The Cus D’Amato Story.” The press release that accompanied the book raised the question, “Why has no one written it until now?” Good question! I believe this book supplies the answer to this and many other...
Joe Gans – “...
By Monte D. Cox – Joe Gans, lightweight champion of the world from 1902-1908, whose talent, polished professional style, and punching power earned him the magnificent title of “The Old Master”, was as dominate a fighter as any who ever donned gloves. Gans was a defensive master as...
The Boxing Dictionary
With a resounding opening flurry, first-time Vermont writer Jonn E. JaGozza has delivered a knockout. He has just released The Boxing Dictionary, the most complete dictionary ever written solely devoted to the unique sport of boxing. With nearly 2000 entries, The Boxing Dictionary...
Ray Leonard….“Swe...
By Monte D. Cox – The year 1976 will always be a memorable one. Two major events gave boxing a big boost. One was the summer blockbuster movie Rocky and the other was the tremendous success of the 1976 Olympic Team that won 5 gold medals, a silver, and a bronze. The darling of the...