Top Heavyweight Boxing

22/12/2024

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by unanimous points decision in the rematch tonight from Saudi Arabia 🥊😤 Александр Усик / Usyk تركي آل الشيخ - Turki Al Alshikh

20/12/2024

🥊 ‘’Marciano is an amateur, He wound’t have qualified for Joe Louis’ bum of the month tour’’ I’ll knock him out’’
Jersey Joe Walcott Rocky Marciano

🥊 ‘’Marciano is an amateur, He wound’t have qualified for Joe Louis’ bum of the month tour’’ I’ll knock him out’’
Jersey Joe Walcott speaking about “the Brockton Blockbuster” Rocky Marciano prior to their first meeting in which Rocky would knock Jersey Joe out cold in snatching the title from the then heavyweight champion.
He didn’t lose a bout prior to lifting the crown…nor did he lose one there after either.

49-0.
Undefeated.
The numbers don’t lie.

16/12/2024

The Gypsy King’s ready to roll as he enters fight week 😮‍💨 | Dec 21st |

15/12/2024

First round TKO and a Pukapukan tila just for you Uncle Tevero ☝🏽🇨🇰 🤍
5-0
All glory to God 🙏🏽
Matchroom Boxing
Tasman Fighters
Gold Star Promotions

07/12/2024

Jack Johnson (1878–1946) was the first African American to win the World Heavyweight Championship

Made in the USA 🇺🇸
Legally Legend‼️
The Original…
Jack Johnson (1878–1946) was the first African American to win the World Heavyweight Championship, and he remains one of the most significant and controversial figures in the history of boxing. His achievements both inside and outside the ring challenged racial and social norms of his time and helped to shape the cultural landscape of the early 20th century.

18/11/2024

When George Foreman reclaimed the Heavyweight Championship. George Foreman

14/11/2024

"Big" George Foreman, 1970s and 1990s heavyweight champion. George Foreman

"Big" George Foreman, 1970s and 1990s heavyweight champion.

30/10/2024

Can you believe 50 years ago, the “Rumble in the Jungle,” fighting Muhammad Ali. Looking back at the best time of my life—celebrate with me with a slice of cake, as I relive the “Rope-a-Dope.”
—George Foreman

Can you believe 50 years ago, the “Rumble in the Jungle,” fighting Muhammad Ali. Looking back at the best time of my life—celebrate with me with a slice of cake, as I relive the “Rope-a-Dope.”

—George Foreman

29/10/2024

Gerrie Coetzee, born on April 8, 1955, in Boksburg, South Africa, etched his name in boxing history as the first African to capture the World Heavyweight Boxing Title.

Gerrie Coetzee, born on April 8, 1955, in Boksburg, South Africa, etched his name in boxing history as the first African to capture the World Heavyweight Boxing Title. Known as the "Bionic Man" due to multiple surgeries on his right hand that enabled him to continue his career, Coetzee was a powerful, resilient fighter with an iron chin, exceptional work rate, and strong technical skills.

Coetzee launched his professional boxing career on September 14, 1974, fighting primarily in South Africa. In his early years, he defeated notable opponents such as Christian Roos, Ron Stander, Randy Stephens, Pierre Fourie, Tom Prater, Ibar Arrington, and Kallie Knoetze, steadily building his reputation. On June 24, 1979, in Monte Carlo, Coetzee’s power was on full display when he knocked out former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks in the first round, instantly marking himself as a title threat in the post-Muhammad Ali era of heavyweight boxing.

With Muhammad Ali vacating the WBA heavyweight title, Coetzee became the first African-born fighter to challenge for the heavyweight title on October 20, 1979, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Coming into the bout with an unbeaten record of 22 wins (21 by knockout), Coetzee lost a hard-fought, 15-round decision to Big John Tate. A year later, on October 25, 1980, he had a second title opportunity against Mike "Hercules" Weaver at Sun City Arena in South Africa but was stopped in the 13th round.

Coetzee's perseverance paid off on September 23, 1983, when he faced defending champion Mike "Dynamite" Dokes in Richfield, Ohio, USA, for the WBA heavyweight title. In an intense and dramatic bout, Coetzee knocked out Dokes in the 10th round, making him the first Caucasian world heavyweight champion in 23 years and the first African-born heavyweight champion in history. This historic victory established Coetzee as a trailblazer in boxing, earning him recognition and respect on a global scale.

On December 1, 1984, Coetzee lost his title to Greg Page in a controversial stoppage in the eighth round at the Super Bowl in Sun City, South Africa. Coetzee, who had broken his hand prior to the fight, attempted a comeback but was stopped by Frank Bruno in the first round at Wembley Arena in London on March 4, 1986. Although he officially retired, Coetzee returned to the ring briefly in 1993, with his final fight occurring on June 8, 1997, in Los Angeles, where he was stopped in the 10th round by Iran Barkley for the World Boxing Board heavyweight title.

Throughout his career, Coetzee faced challenges in securing top-level opponents due to the political climate in South Africa. Injuries and surgeries—23 operations on his hands and shoulders—also impacted his longevity. However, he retired with a solid record of 40 fights, 33 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw.

Gerrie Coetzee’s groundbreaking accomplishments inspired a generation of African fighters, and he remains one of South Africa's greatest boxing icons. Forty years after his title victory, on January 12, 2023, Coetzee passed away from lung cancer at the age of 67 in Cape Town, South Africa. His legacy as Africa’s first world heavyweight champion and a trailblazer in the sport endures, sparking admiration and respect across the continent and beyond.

In your opinion, was Gerrie “Bionic Man” Coetzee the greatest African heavyweight champion in boxing history?

23/10/2024

Tyson Fury teases Oleksandr Usyk during their face off 😂 | Dec 21 |

16/10/2024

The Home of the Heavyweights!
The official Ring Magazine Heavyweight rankings. What changes do you expect in the next 12 months?

The Home of the Heavyweights!

The official Ring Magazine Heavyweight rankings. What changes do you expect in the next 12 months? 🤔

14/10/2024

Don’t let anyone shake your confidence. Be yourself, be inconvenient, and find your own direction. Always stand your ground! Александр Усик / Usyk

Don’t let anyone shake your confidence. Be yourself, be inconvenient, and find your own direction. Always stand your ground!

13/10/2024

Frazer Clarke undergoes successful minor surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury in the defeat to Fabio Wardley last night

Frazer Clarke undergoes successful minor surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury in the defeat to Fabio Wardley last night ✅

12/10/2024

FABIO WARDLEY WINS VIA FIRST ROUND KO! 🤯
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FABIO WARDLEY WINS VIA FIRST ROUND KO! 🤯

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06/10/2024

'A man that ain't afraid to fight ain't afraid to stick up for what's right.'
- John L Sullivan

'A man that ain't afraid to fight ain't afraid to stick up for what's right.'

- John L Sullivan

01/10/2024

'No matter what happens, I choose to focus on the positive rather than the negative.' - George Foreman Heavyweight Boxing

'No matter what happens, I choose to focus on the positive rather than the negative. I've disciplined my mind so I don't even allow negative thoughts to pe*****te. If I have any unusual gifts at all, I have a gift that helps me not to hear anything negative. For instance, if my trainer said to me, 'George, your left jab is too slow,' I couldn't hear that. Of course, I could hear it with my ears, but my heart and mind refused to allow that statement to land. But if my trainer came to me and said, 'George, I can show you how you can make your left jab faster,' I could hear that! 'Show me how to do that.' I can always hear the positive statement, but I've trained my mind to reject the negative.'

- George Foreman

21/09/2024

Daniel Dubois retains his IBF Heavyweight title with a 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 display to 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏 Anthony Joshua in the 5th round🧨😤
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AND STILL⚔️

Daniel Dubois retains his IBF Heavyweight title with a 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 display to 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏 Anthony Joshua in the 5th round🧨😤

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21/09/2024

Two Top 5 Heavyweights Collide on a Monumental Stage infront of 96,000 fans ⚔️🇬🇧
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Two of the biggest heavyweights collide on a monumental stage infront of 96,000 fans ⚔️🇬🇧

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