‘Big’ George defeated a number of legendary heavyweights throughout his career, with his most impressive victories coming ...

A retired heavyweight legend has argued his case for being the greatest of all time, rather than the late-great Muhammad Ali.

These boxers embarked on remarkable journeys, reigning supreme in their divisions as champions, making history in the process ...

The food scene just got richer—and we’re not just talking about oxtail and grits after the opening of Betty Sue's Atlanta.

He was a feared fighter in his time, with superhuman endurance and a devastating punch that allowed him to defeat renowned opponents. His rise was meteoric, but fate had an unexpected twist in store ...

Here is a look at the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Personal Birth date: January 17, 1942 Death date: June 3, 2016 Birth place: ...

February 15, 1978 – Loses his heavyweight title to Leon Spinks after 15 rounds and a split decision. September 15, 1978 – Reclaims the title from Spinks with a unanimous decision after 15 ...

In 1978, boxer Leon Spinks scored a massive upset as he defeated Muhammad Ali by split decision to become the world heavyweight champion. In 1989, the Soviet Union announced that the last of its ...

1978 — Leon Spinks wins a 15-round split decision over Muhammad Ali to take the world heavyweight title at Las Vegas. 1980 — Rookie Wayne Gretzky ties the NHL record with seven assists in a ...

1978 — Leon Spinks wins a 15-round split decision over Muhammad Ali to take the world heavyweight title at Las Vegas. 1980 — Rookie Wayne Gretzky ties the NHL record with seven assists in a ...