Just a boxing history freak celebrating the legendary fights and fighters of the 1980s (and some 70s and 90s).
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The good news is that I never cared much about Fury vs. AJ in the first place. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, meh.
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On September 23, 1983 Michael Dokes returned home for his second defense of his WBA heavyweight title, taking on Gerrie Coetzee in Richfield, OH. Marv Albert, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Larry Merchant were ringside for HBO.piped.video/t_3CSUTvLaI?si=uBRi…
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ABC was in Monaco on September 22, 1984 for a WBA Welterweight title fight between champ Donald Curry and Nino La Rocca. Keith Jackson was ringside. piped.video/aiZVIqqDaJk?si=7qB5…
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What are your thoughts on the Spinks-Holmes decisions? I've always felt that the first fight was very close but Spinks did enough to win. I feel like Larry has a much better case for being "robbed" in the rematch.
HBO was at the Riviera Hotel on September 21, 1985 to see undisputed light heavyweight champion Michael Spinks move up to challenge IBF and lineal heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Barry Tompkins, Ray Leonard and Larry Merchant were ringside. piped.video/JRLZ9VeAYCU?si=KVl0…
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HBO was at the Riviera Hotel on September 21, 1985 to see undisputed light heavyweight champion Michael Spinks move up to challenge IBF and lineal heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Barry Tompkins, Ray Leonard and Larry Merchant were ringside. piped.video/JRLZ9VeAYCU?si=KVl0…
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On September 21, 1985 Julio Cesar Chavez defended his WBC jr. lightweight crown against Dwight Pratchet on the undercard of Spinks-Holmes in Las Vegas. Barry Tompkins, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Larry Merchant were ringside for HBO. piped.video/FJFVH0vrRpI?si=7vkh…
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Just got home from visiting the champ, Iran Barkley. He is feeling better and getting closer to coming home. Not out of the woods just yet but in a better spot. We had a few laughs and just kicked it up like old times. Let’s keep the prayers and good vibes up!
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40 yrs ago Sept 20: Marvin Johnson stops Jean-Marie Emebe in 13, retains WBA 175lb title, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. In only successful defense of career, Johnson, 32, outlasts French challenger in rough battle in front of hometown fans. It would be “Pops’” final win.
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Official fight program from Market Square Arena for Marvin Johnson vs. Jean-Marie Emebe, September 20, 1986
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On September 20, 1986 Marvin Johnson was on his home turf, Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, to defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Jean Marie Emebe. piped.video/Chiyl3_44lI?si=9OHJ…
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On September 20, 1989 Simon Brown defended his IBF welterweight title against Bobby Joe Young in Rochester, NY. Bert Sugar was ringside for this independent PPV broadcast. piped.video/Uy9Vn3UYB-U?si=ZSxy…
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On September 19, 1980, Johnny Owen stepped into the ring at the Olympic Auditorium to face WBC bantamweight champion Lupe Pintor. 46 days later he died as a result of injuries suffered during the bout. piped.video/MFLAnbVqH58?si=eSqV…
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