Wednesday 22 May 2019
Undefeated lightweight boxer Devin “The Dream” Haney held a media workout this week, here in Las Vegas, at the City Boxing Gym. Currently 21-0 with 13 knockouts, he is scheduled… Continue reading "Devin “The Dream” Haney Holds Open Workout in Las Vegas Ahead of May 25th Bout"
In the city of Brotherly Love and Rocky Balboa, boxer Raeese Aleem remained undefeated last night, with a first round knockout of Ramiro Robles. The win brings him to 14-0,… Continue reading "Super Bantamweight Boxer Raeese ‘The Beast’ Aleem Wins Latest Fight in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Last Night"
Some consider him to be the hardest hitting puncher in boxing history. Today, Earnie Shavers makes his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recently, he has been making appearances at Caesars… Continue reading "Earnie Shavers, One of the Hardest Punchers in Boxing History, Joins Us to Discuss His Life, His Fights, His Training, More"
He is the only man to ever take away Muhammad Ali’s undisputed heavyweight title, in the ring. The fight took place in 1978 and Leon Spinks won a split decision… Continue reading "Former Heavyweight Champion of the World Leon Spinks Signs Autographs at Caesars Palace to Fans Delight"
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter passed away today. He was 76 years old. Mr. Carter, who initially rose to fame as a boxer, is best remembered for his incarceration and subsequent battle with the criminal justice system, based on his protestations of innocence. After being convicted of murdering three people at a tavern in New Jersey in 1966, Mr. Carter's conviction was overturned in 1985 after having served 19 years in prison. No doubt, many know Rubin Carter's story owing to the 1999 movie The Hurricane. Oscar winning actor Denzel Washington portrayed the incarcerated pugilist in that film. In 2011, I spoke with Mr. Carter for over 35 minutes. In our CYInterview, he told me prison was the best thing that ever happened to him, even though he always maintained his innocence. Rubin also spoke about Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, the Canadian family who assisted in getting him released from prison, inaccuracies in the movie The Hurricane, as well as many other topics.
February is Black History Month. Civil rights and many related issues will, no doubt, be discussed. One man’s story – which seemingly disappeared for more than a decade – is… Continue reading "Rubin Carter: The Hurricane Still Has Force"
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