Lee Groves
83 articles · MaxBoxing.com
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Pete Rademacher: The most ambitious pro debut of all
On Saturday, two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl Lomachenko will fight as a pro for the first time outside the World Series of Boxing umbrella. Unlike many previous amateur stars who ease into…
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Someone’s ?O? has got to go: 10 notable fights between unbeaten boxers ? part I
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul Alvarez will be fighting for more than just ?Canelo's? RING and WBC junior middleweight titles this Saturday. The belts are just physical symbols for prevailing on fight…
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Hands of Stone: 10 fights that cemented Duran?s legend – part II
Part two of ?10 fights that cemented Roberto Duran?s legend,? compiled by RingTV.com?s resident historian Lee Groves, chronicles five of Hands of Stone?s greatest victories, spanning 15 years ? from Duran?s pound-for-pound…
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Analysis: How impressive is Deontay Wilder?
Fans of a certain age remember Mark Breland?s trail of destruction in capturing a then-unprecedented five consecutive New York Golden Gloves titles. Between 1980 and 1984, the mantis-like Breland went 21-0 in…
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Aug. 2, 1980: A day that changed boxing
As dawn broke on Aug. 2, 1980, boxing fans were prepared to savor a fistic feast. Although a slew of cards were staged in Argentina, Fiji, Ghana, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, South…
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10: Notable July 4 fights
In the United States, July 4 is one of the most festive holidays on the calendar. The tidal wave of fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, family reunions, concerts and other public and private…
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The Time Machine: Arturo Gatti vs. Wilson
Note: This is the first installment for what will become an occasional series on RingTV.com. Like the "Closet Classics" that became the basis for the book "Tales From the Vault: A Celebration…
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10: Most historically significant upsets
The sport of boxing is at its best when any of three things occur: Compelling matches between the best available fighters, adrenaline-pumping knockouts and earth-shaking upsets. In 2012 few results convulsed the…
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10: Best Over-40 Fighters
At age 48, Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins continues to push the boundaries of athletic performance. His ultra-disciplined lifestyle combined with exceptional genetics and supreme knowledge of his craft has allowed him to…
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Travelin Man goes to Detroit – part II
Saturday, Feb. 23:In the midst of his ultimate moment of athletic glory, it took a long time for Ishe Smith to stop crying. Even before ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. announced Smith?s…
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Travelin? Man goes to Detroit ? Part I
Every so often, we mortals are given a fresh reminder of a fundamental fact ? Mother Nature can be a loathsome hag when she wants to be. As regular readers of the…
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10: Notable Valentine’s Day fights
In many corners of the globe Thursday will mark this year's observance of Valentine's Day. For those who cherish its religious significance it's a day to honor the martyr slain on February…
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10: Greatest one-punch finishes
The instant Manny Pacquiao's anesthetized body kissed the canvas, Juan Manuel Marquez's legacy was transformed forever. For much of his 19-year professional career Marquez's reputation was that of a supreme scientist who…
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10: Notable Super Bowl week fights
In terms of worldwide reach, television viewership and moneymaking prowess, no annual sporting event comes close to the Super Bowl. The two-week buildup following the two conference championship games only heightens the…
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The Travelin? Man returns to Mohegan Sun ? Part II
Saturday, Jan. 19: As usual during road trips I slept like a baby ? restlessly. I woke up several times thinking it was time to get up only to realize I had…
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10: Greatest “above and beyond” performances
For those lucky enough to have witnessed them, they are moments deeply etched into memory: * May 8, 1970: Just before Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers,…
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10: Best years by boxers since 1992
For many ? especially those who gather in New York City's Times Square ? the turning of the New Year is a time of celebration, hope and renewal. For others it represents…
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10: Best final acts
Legends, especially in boxing, die hard. The never-give-up spirit that fuels their greatest accomplishments during their primes eventually becomes an enemy to the well-being of our most beloved fighters. Before they are…
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10: Best years by boxers since 1992
For many ? especially those who gather in New York City's Times Square ? the turning of the New Year is a time of celebration, hope and renewal. For others it represents…
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10: Best Tetralogies
All four bouts between Rafael Marquez (left) and Israel Vazquez featured sustained back-and-forth action, brutal exchanges and lots of blood. Sometime during the late evening hours in Las Vegas on Saturday, Manny…
