Black History Month: Sports Profiles
February 23, 2023
Isaac Murphy, Jack Johnson and Maggie Alphonsi made outstanding contributions in the fields of horseracing, boxing and rugby.
Breaking News
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Boxing
James “The Beast” Wilson Instills His Legacy into the Next Generation
June 16, 2022
Boxer James “The Beast” Wilson is working to make history as a heavyweight boxer. While he prepares, he trains his three sons, Elijah, James Jr., and Amaziah in several sports including boxing, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and football.
Fighter Alleges Promoter, Others Coerced Him into Longterm Contract
December 10, 2021
A boxer is suing Banner Promotions LLC, alleging its CEO and two other men lured him into signing a five-year deal with extensions while representing the agreement was for only one fight.
Black Fact of the Day: Friday October 30, 2020 – Brought to you by Black 365
October 30, 2020
Black Fact of the Day: Friday October 30, 2020 – Brought to you by Black 365
Muhammad Ali beat George Foreman in the boxing match known as “The Rumble in the Jungle,” 1974
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With Combined Ages of 105, Boxing Legends, Mike Tyson & Roy Jones, Jr. Set to Fight
July 29, 2020
In their primes, both Tyson and Jones, Jr. were arguably two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. But the combined ages of 105-years-old, it leaves many in the boxing community wondering what this fight will look like once these two legendary but older boxers are in the ring once more. It begs the question, why now?
Boxing Great Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker Dies
July 18, 2019
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker’s illustrious International Boxing Hall of Fame journey to stardom was launched in Los Angeles at 1984 Olympic Games where he captured Gold as a member of arguably the greatest Olympic boxing team ever. His life came to a tragic end on Sunday July 15th in Virginia Beach about 18 miles from his birthplace of Norfolk, VA. He was 55.
Ruiz stuns Joshua for heavyweight title at MSG
June 6, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr. had six weeks to prepare for the fight of his life. He’ll have a lifetime to celebrate one of boxing’s biggest heavyweight stunners. A massive underdog just like Buster Douglas, Ruiz knocked down British champion Anthony Joshua four times, and the final two in the seventh round proved the decisive blows. Ruiz, the first heavyweight of Mexican descent to win a heavyweight title, capped one of boxing’s epic upsets to win Joshua’s shares of the heavyweight championship Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. “I just feel so good, man,” Ruiz said. “This is what I’ve been dreaming
George Foreman’s daughter died by suicide, autopsy finds
March 14, 2019
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences listed her official cause of death on its website.
Ex-NFL star turned Actor, Thomas Q. Jones talks starring in new film ‘A Violent Man’
March 7, 2019
‘I see it first and then I make it happen’— Thomas Q. Jones
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury Fight Invigorates Boxing with Controversial Draw Decision
December 4, 2018
Tyson Fury, the 256½-pound Englishman, was laid out on his back panting as Deontay Wilder engaged in a victory dance in the twelfth round of their match at Staples Center on Saturday night. The fight was over by knockout, or so the world thought. As the referee counted, Fury got up. The crowd collectively gasped.
Shane Mosley Jr. Loses to Brandon Adams in “The Contender” Season Finale
November 21, 2018
The boxing competition series “The Contender” concluded its fifth season with a live boxing Championship match at the Forum in Inglewood.
Brian Custer Knows How to Knockout Prostate Cancer
July 4, 2018
Custer uses his experiences to bring awareness of prostate cancer and how to prevent it. He has partnered up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to share his story.
Success On “The Way”… Ask Dr. Jeanette: Black Jack Johnson Free At Last!!!!
June 6, 2018
After a lifetime of boxing the world, “the Galveston Giant, John Arthur Johnson was posthumously pardoned 105 years after
Pro Boxer Ronald Mixon Aims to Redeem Himself in Boxing Match
September 28, 2017
On Friday, September 29, Mixon will fight Adrian Taylor in Dallas, Texas. The bout will be televised on beIN Sports.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (8/3-8/9/17)
August 3, 2017
Notes, quotes, and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.