Carmen Basilio – Blood,...

By Joe Torcello – Canastota, New York is home to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. It is also home to the former Welterweight and Middleweight champion of the world – Carmen Basilio. Carmen Basilio was a fighter, through and through. There wasn’t anything fancy about Basilio. Back...

“Terrible” ...

By Monte D. Cox – The name Terry McGovern might not mean much to boxing fans today, but in his youthful prime he was one of the most awesome hitters in boxing history. His punching power put fear into the hearts of fighters from bantamweight to lightweight. McGovern was like a...

Flashback: Michael Nunn...

By Joe Torcello – The Back Story: Michael Nunn was on top of the world prior to return to his hometown of Davenport, Iowa to face little known – James Toney. The year was 1991. Michael Nunn turned pro in December of 1984. By the time he fought for Frank Tate the IBF Middleweight...

Boxing’s Home Field Adv...

By Joe Torcello. I have to tell you, I really do miss the days of professional Boxing being available on regular, free TV.  Watching the 1988 Olympians such as Evander Holyfield, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor and the others become championship fighters under the tutelage Lou Duva and...

Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whi...

By Jim Galiano. Years ago, an article about lightweight champion Pernell Whitaker happened to catch my attention. I wasn’t what you’d call a big Whitaker fan. In fact, it took many years before I actually came to appreciate his sublime boxing skills and ring accomplishments. As a local...