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Today in 1996, Evander Holyfield won the WBA heavyweight belt by
Today in 1996, Evander Holyfield won the WBA heavyweight belt by TKO in 11 rounds over Mike Tyson. The bout had been previously scheduled for both 199...

Today in 2003, Glen Johnson Boxing fought to a split draw in 12
Today in 2003, Glen Johnson Boxing fought to a split draw in 12 rounds with Clinton Woods for the vacant IBF light heavyweight belt. Starting quickly,...

Today in 1988, SUGAR RAY LEONARD won the WBC light heavyweight and
Today in 1988, SUGAR RAY LEONARD won the WBC light heavyweight and WBC super middleweight belts by TKO in 9 rounds over Donny Golden Boy Lalonde. Thou...

Today in 2005, Ricky Hatton won the junior welterweight title by
Today in 2005, Ricky Hatton won the junior welterweight title by corner retirement in 11 rounds over Kostya Tszyu. The reigning champion Tszyu had iss...

Today in 2007, Joe Calzaghe retained the WBO super middleweight
Today in 2007, Joe Calzaghe retained the WBO super middleweight belt by TKO in 3 rounds over Peter Manfredo, Jr. Calzaghe, clearly holding the speed e...

Today in 2006, Joe Calzaghe unified the WBO and IBF super
Today in 2006, Joe Calzaghe unified the WBO and IBF super middleweight belts by UD in 12 rounds over Jeff Left Hook Lacy. Though he was an underdog ev...

Today in 2007, Miguel Cotto retained the WBA welterweight belt by
Today in 2007, Miguel Cotto retained the WBA welterweight belt by TKO in 11 rounds over Oktay Urkal. Despite clearly being on the tail end of his care...

Today in 2004, Miguel Cotto scored a TKO in 4 rounds over
Today in 2004, Miguel Cotto scored a TKO in 4 rounds over Victoriano Sosa. A member of the 1992 Dominican Olympic team as a featherweight, Sosa actual...