The Legend of John L. Sullivan
By Joe Torcello - You might say John L. Sullivan is to boxing what George Washington is to the presidency. He was the first in a historical lineage of personalities and title holders that would shape the face of the sport. He was considered by most boxing historians to be the first to hold what was once called – “The Greatest Title in Sports,” as the heavyweight champion of the world. Today, many boxing fans think of Sullivan as the aging, out-of-shape, one-dimensional slugger who stepped into the...
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By Jim Galiano – The year was 1988. Mike Tyson was the Heavyweight Champion of the World. His blend of speed, power and ferocity had historians and fans alike assessing his ability in mythical match-ups against the great champions of the past. The Tyson of 1988 was a bobbing, weaving, perpetual motion fighting machine. He was capable of throwing triple uppercuts with a combination of speed and power that impressed even the most critical of observers. At the time, Tyson’s height was listed anywhere...
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By Jimmy Krug - Boxing will have its hero’s. It’s a fact that’s ingrained within the nature of the sport, the business and its fans. It started with John L. Sullivan, the first American sports hero. Old John L’s exploits made him a household name and a legend in his own time....
