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On this day: George Foreman vs Ron Lyle – the greatest heavyweight fight of them all of them

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George Foreman in Ko 5 Ron Lyle
January 24, 1976; Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV

January was a good month for George Foreman. Throughout his entire career he fought nine times in the first month of the year, winning a knockout or stop each time. The most unforgettable and invigorating of them was his wild fight with Ron Lyle in Las Vegas, which even today stands at a high level of heavyweight. Some time has passed to start; Compared to what happened, the opening round was peaceful, and the second was noteworthy only because the bell sounded after two minutes. Hell dissolved in the third, when Foreman dressed Lyle before the fire really roared in the fourth; Foreman first hit the deck, Lyle left his right hand, then undermined Substantial George at the end of the round. But the January blues were Lyle in fifth place, when 17 without answers sent him and went out.

Do you know? It was the first fight that took place in the sports pavilion in Caesars. It was built in 1975 for tennis “spectacular” with the participation of Jimmy Connors. The last boxing action, which took place in 1996, when Oscar de la Hoya defeated Darryl Tyson.

Watch out for: Has there ever had a better stroller than the fourth?

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On this day: Vitali Klitschko ends a long release from Detrone WBC heavyweight master Samuel Peter

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Vitali Klitschko in RTD 8 Samuel Peter
October 11, 2008; O2 World Arena, Berlin, Germany
In what, from a perspective, in retrospect was quite unhappy for the heavyweight division, Vitali Klitschko ended a three -year pension and dethroned the WBC master, Samuel Peter, easily clinical. But Klitschko deserves to be tenderly remembering. A huge competitor and one champion in history would have a challenging time, Vitali defeated the apron from the Nigerian opponent, before convincing him after eight rounds. It was his first fight since Danny Williams in 2004 and made it more impressive when it was believed that Vladimir Klitschko had with Peter in 2005. Vitali will remain a champion until 2012, when he left to continue his career in politics with a 45-2 record (41).

Do you know? Klitschko planned to return in 2007, but the proposed fight with Jameel McCline was canceled when the Ukrainian wounded in the back and had to undergo an emergency surgery.

Watch out for: Piotr cut out trees as part of his training for this duel, but it is the accuracy and force of the Klitschko, which draws attention.

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That day: Joe Calzaghe forced Chris Eubanek’s “murky place” in a significant clash of super-medium weight

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Joe Calzaghe in PTS 12 Chris Eubank
October 11, 1997; Sheffield Arena, Sheffield
“I dropped Eubank very early, but after six rounds I was gassed,” said Joe Calzaghe Boxing news This summer. “It was my most arduous fight, passing through 12 rounds. It arrived until the end of the six circulation.

Do you know? Ronnie Davies, Eubank’s longtime coach, refused to cooperate with his aged friend for this fight, believing that he was too threatening. Eubank was to fight Marek Prince in the fight for bulky, before Steve Collins retired and withdrew from the fight with Calzaghe. BBB C was monitored by Eubank for each of the seven days before the competition to make sure he safely made 168 pounds.

Watch out for: Fly-on-the Wall of Calzaghe and Eubank furry in their cloakrooms, just before making the ring.

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The first 10 opponents of future heavyweight masters

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  1. Lionel Butler
    The earnest butler passed from losing to the debutant of Riddick Bowe in 1989 to secure the WBC eliminator with Lennox Lewis in 1995. Finally, he gave up in 2010 with a record of 32-17-1 (25).
  2. Howard Smith
    Eight years before getting the WBA belt in 1980, Mike Weaver lost to Smith during his first two professional trips. Howard also fought Earnie Shavers, and its last part was decent 17-2 (10).
  3. Tunney Hunsaker
    Six months before losing more than six rounds with Cassius Clay, Hunsaker survived the ninth round with the former contender for the title of the world, Tom McNeley. He will retire in 1962 with an estimated record of 19-15-1 (10).
  4. James Broad
    The talented man Greensboro had 2-0 when he knocked out the future of WBA Titlist, James “Bonecrusher” Smith in his debut in 1981. He retired in 1993 in 23-10 (15).
  5. Al Malcolm
    Malcolm, who lost to Lennox Lewis in 1989, was a solid professional who could not cross him at the top of the national level. Although he won the Midlands Area Pas, he shortened Gary Mason, Hughroy Currie, Noel Quarless and Michael Murray.
  6. Don Waldham
    Troster in the third round with George Foreman in 1969, Waldham managed to pass longer than many future enemies of Slugger in ponderous weight. Waldham, 5-5-2, did not fight again.
  7. Woody Goss
    Goss was detained in the round of opening by Joe Frazier in 1965, when he abandoned his future king. He got involved in two fights with a noteworthy difficult, Jacek O’halloran before he left in 1969 with a record of 6-5-2 (3).
  8. Lupe Guerra
    The debut opponent of Frank Bruno mixed with a decent company. Guerra, flattened by Substantial Frank in one round in 1982, also fought (and was hit by) Leon Spinks, Tony Tucker and Jerry Quarry.
  9. Rodell Dupree
    After staying four rounds with Larry Holmes in 1973, Dupree was detained by some fighters who would unsuccessfully challenge Larry when he was a champion, like Renaldo Snipes and Randall “Tex” Cobb.
  10. Hector Mercedes
    Mercedes was not much better after he was steam by youthful Mike Tyson in 1985. The only other significant name on his album 1-10 is Paul Poirier, who stopped the Mercedes in two parts.

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