Philly Warrior Matthew Franklin aka Matthew Saad Muhammad
It was the end of May in 2014 that Matthew Saad Muhammad passed away at…
Back In the 70’s When Philly Middleweights Were at Their Best!
In 1963 Philly’s Joey Giardello, 100-27-8 (32), won the WBC and WBA middleweight titles. What…
Philadelphia No Longer A Boxing Capital with No Champions
This writer is the only one in Philadelphia who claims Philadelphia in no longer a…
How I and Others Knew Dr. Brian Raditz
By Ken Hissner & Dave Ruff On January 19th, 2018 a good friend of ours…
Philly KO Streaks May Surprise Even Most Philly Fans!
In the history of knockout streaks Philadelphia have had their share over the years. Going…
“Irish” Joe Rowan – What Happens When A Fighter Is Rushed!
From the small town of Phoenixville, PA, (west of Philadelphia) came “Irish” Joe Rowan a…
Past and Present Brothers in Boxing!
Growing up outside Philadelphia there were the three Everett brothers, Tyrone, 36-1 who lost the…
It’s Been Six Years Since “Smokin” Joe Frazier Passed Away!
This writer did an article on “Smokin” Joe Frazier’s passing back on November 7th of…
Philadelphia’s Curtis Parker Former USBA Middleweight Champion
Philadelphia middleweight Curtis Parker at 17 had hopes to make the 1976 USA Olympic champion…
“Philly Jinx” Continues as Hart loses to Ramirez in WBO Super middleweight Challenge!
The once boxing capital of the US in the 70’s when Eugene “Cyclone” Hart, “Bad”…