This guy can spar. He hits like a brick!
Jul
9
In 1970, Muhammad Ali was permitted to fight again. With the assist of a state senator, he was given a certificate to box in Georgia as at that time it was the single state in America with no boxing commission. In 14 October 1970, he bunged Jerry Quarry on a cut after three sturdy rounds. Soon after the Quarry fight, the New York State Supreme Court ruled that Muhammad Ali had been unfairly deprived of a boxing license. So, once again capable to fight in New York, he bravely fought Oscar Bonavena at Madison Square Garden in December 1970. And after a strong 14 rounds, Muhammad Ali stopped Bonavena in the 15th, paving the way for a title fight in opposition to Joe Frazier, who was himself undefeated at that time.
On March 8, 1971, Mr. Ali and J. Frazier met in the ring at Madison Square Garden. Undoubtedly, that fight, famous as ‘”The Fight of the Century,” was one of the most excitedly expected bouts of the entire time and remains one of the utmost renowned. It marked two experienced, unbeatable fighters, both of whom had rightful claims to the heavyweight crown. The fight lived up to the excitement, and then Frazier punctuated his victory by flooring Ali with a solid left hook in the 15th and last round. Frank Sinatra took photos of that historic match for Life magazine. Famous boxing anchor Don Dunphy and actor and boxing enthusiast Burt Lancaster called the momentous action for the broadcast, which ultimately reached millions of people.
Jul
7
On the 4th of July Larry turned 67 yrs. old. He has been with Irongloves for 4 years & every year for his birthday he spars. We all had a great day, everyone was coming & going & eating treats, mostly cheese & doughnuts.
Here are some of the clips of that day:
The guys @ 7:30am
Tony getting Larry suited up
Time to Rumble:
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4
The sisters train with Chris:
Kim & Karen
Jul
7
Omari Dickens a long time member who trains under Rory Hoffner, his wife Scheleen gave birth on July 4th to a son. His name Miles Amir Dickens, came in weighing 8lbs 5oz. How cool is that, his birthday will be on the 4th of July.
You can view more of the Dickens family on their blog.
Jul
4
Recently, expert trainer Nick Durandt made an official request to the World Boxing Council for a rematch. South Africa’s heavyweight champion Osborne Machimana was not able to overcome deprived officiating and a terrible environment in Zambia on match night when he was stopped in the seventh round. This brawl was for the African Boxing Union heavyweight title held by Joseph Chingangu. The single reason Machimana took on the challenge was to get a WBC world rating if he thrashed Chingangu.
Durandt explains that the dressing area was the size of a toilet compartment with inadequate room for his boxer to warm up. Even the ring was over the normal height and it was similar to climbing a flight of stairs to use the ropes. Also, at that time of the evening the canvas was sopping wet and greasy from all the previous brawls. The annoyed Durandt said “I was absolutely shocked. I have taken my fighters throughout the whole globe and I have never been treated so roughly. The Zambian Boxing Commission first needs to discover how to run and conduct professional boxing.” Durandt also said he had written a sturdily worded letter to the ABU, and would look for Boxing South Africa’s help in writing a letter of petition to the WBC, which is the mother organization to the ABU.
Jul
3
from Renene:
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Jul
3
Rory’s fiance Kristin an ASU professor, will be speaking to a high school group before the WNBA Mercury game at the arena this Saturday July 5th. Subject will be on Sports Psychology.
Jul
3
Today Tony sparred seven 3 minute rounds with three different guys. Each round one of the guys came in fresh, while Tony sparred non-stop. Two of the guys out weighed him by 50 lbs. & were about 5″ taller. Josh Thompson closer to Tony’s size, was in there too. Tony’s stamina is incredible, his left hook is unbelievably dangerous. I pity the fool that steps in with Tony for his 1st pro fight debute.
Jul
1
This story is a few years old, but still just as gross. Dirty underwear stuffed inside bags
Jul
1
About seven and a half years ago, the extremely amiable and famous Ken Norton was enshrined in Boxing’s Hall of Fame. It could not have happened to a nicer guy. At that time Ken used to live in Canastota, NY. His affinity with his supporters and his enthusiasm for signing autographs endeared him to a massive crowd. Undoubtedly, being a representative for boxing is one element and being a Hall of Fame quality boxer is another.
Ken started his career in a promising fashion reeling off a victorious streak against average resistance. He was starting to obtain acknowledgment as a pinnacle prospect until the roof caved in. A sinewy Venezuelan named J. L. Garcia bombed Ken out and forced Norton to start all over. Though it took some time but Ken lastly re-built himself with strong triumphs over men like Jack O’Halloran and Henry Clark. Norton was also distinctly ranked but no one offered him an opportunity when he met previous champ Muhammad Ali in March of 1973. In a historic fight that will definitely be memorized as “The Jaw Breaker”, Norton walked off with the verdict and M. Ali left to have his jaw wired. Then again in September 1973 another game was there and obviously it was in an improved condition where Muhammad Ali won again.