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RARE PHOTOS: Rocky marciano - The Real Truth

The two most iconic boxing photos of all time couldn’t be more different – and they reveal a hidden truth about the decisive moment

Two of the most famous frames in sports history: one the impact of a devastating punch; the other, the immediate aftermath. Proof that the decisive moment isn’t always the climax of the action

Digital Camera World

NASCAR's Greg Biffle said to be on downed plane. Here are some other athletes who died in the air

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's death in a plane crash adds to a list of athletes lost in aviation accidents

The Independent UK

13 Legendary Fighters Men Still Talk About Today

Legendary fighters leave a mark that lasts for generations. Their stories spark debates in gyms, bars, and living rooms around the world. Men love to talk about their triumphs, their setbacks, and the defining moments that made them icons. These warriors have shaped how we see competition, courage, and even…

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Tony Lo Bianco obituary

American actor who fitted naturally into the 70s trend for gritty crime thrillers as a brute with a twinkle in his eye

The Guardian - UK

‘I ain’t no fool’: Lennox Lewis on Fury-Usyk and offers of returns to boxing

The last undisputed world heavyweight champion recalls his own battles for the crown – and tells Donald McRae who will win the imminent unifier

The Guardian - UK

‘I still don’t know what hit me’: a brief history of one-punch knockouts

Every fighter with a modicum of power has a chance of victory, even when they’re struggling in the ring. Here are a few highlights from boxing history

The Guardian - US

From Ali to the Bayonne Bleeder: a brief history of heavyweight boxing’s battle scars

Strength, footwork and hand speed are vital attributes for a fighter. But it is often blood that decides who emerges from the ring victorious

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US Open rout shines harsh light on Venus Williams despite admirable fire

The former world No 1’s competitive drive and taste for the fight remain the stuff of legend. But this was a tough watch

The Guardian - US

Hearts fighters hiding in plain sight long before Hibs fisticuffs as Jambos roll with the punches

The Jambos needed only show the spirit of Rocky Balboa rather than the skills of Rocky Marciano.

Daily Record

Anthony Joshua branded "disrespectful" for "stealing Oleksandr Usyk’s moment"

Froch, a former world champion in his own right, was unimpressed with how two-time heavyweight champion Joshua handled his second consecutive defeat to Usyk in Jeddah tonight in

Daily Mirror

The boxers who fight retirement always lose

It would be foolish to rule out any fighter ending their retirement in a business that defies most rules and regulations, but they would also be foolish to do it writes Steve Bunce

The Independent UK

Looking back: The Queen’s coronation and Huddersfield won the Challenge Cup

The birthplace of rugby league produced the cup winners on six occasions, the last time in 1953.

The Independent UK

Tyson Fury eyes wrestling and MMA but family suggest boxing return is likely

Fury talked of retirement after knocking out Dillian Whyte but a unification fight with the winner of Joshua v Uysk may still be on the menu

The Guardian - UK

Tyson Fury firm on retirement after retaining world title against Dillian Whyte

The 33-year-old has potentially bowed out in supreme fashion, dictating the tempo to the joy of a post-war British record crowd of 94,000 at Wembley.

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Tyson Fury explains why he wants to retire after Dillian Whyte fight

Fury has explained that he wants to retire undefeated in a similar "elite club" to Rocky Marciano, and has hinted at retiring after his defence against Dillian Whyte

Tribune News Service

Barry Levinson on the brutal darkness of his WWII boxing film ‘The Survivor’

Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson has a trenchant childhood memory from the late 1940s of an uncle popping up at his Baltimore row house out of nowhere and staying with him in his bedroom for a couple of weeks.

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