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May 29, 2022

St. Nick's Arena Hosts Its Final Fight

May 29, 1962 - At 10:55 last night, Stefan Redl’s left hook cut through cigar smoke, Tony Fortunato ducked, a man yelled, “Mark him up —...

May 28, 2022

Controversial Draw in Moore-Pastrano Fight

May 28, 1962 - Archie Moore was the aggressor throughout his 10-round fight with Willie Pastrano tonight, but had to settle for a draw...

May 23, 2022

Patterson To Defend Title Against Liston

May 23, 1962 - Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson said today he would defend his title against Sonny Liston in Chicago sometime in...

May 22, 2022

Welterweight Emile Griffith Testifies Before Boxing Commission

May 22, 1962 - In the wake of the death of welterweight boxer Benny Paret, who perished 10 days after he was knocked out by Emile...

May 19, 2022

(VIDEO) Cassius Clay vs. Billy Daniels at St. Nicholas Arena

May 19, 1962 - Cassius Clay, whose ebullient personality and knockout predictions have brought a refreshing breeze to boxing, scored a...

May 19, 2022

Cassius Clay KO's Billy Daniels in 7th Round, Remains Unbeaten

May 19, 1962 - Cassius Clay, whose ebullient personality and knockout predictions have brought a refreshing breeze to boxing, scored a...

May 16, 2022

Cassius Clay Predicts Billy Daniels Will Drop in Fifth Round

May 16, 1962 - Heavyweight Cassius Clay’s oratorical tendencies came to life again today as he described himself as “the forthcoming...

May 12, 2022

Unbeaten Cassius Clay to Face Unbeaten Billy Daniels Saturday Night

May 12, 1962 - Something’s got to give Saturday night when two irresistible fighting forces meet at the St. Nicholas Arena in a 10-round...

May 2, 2022

Liston: "I Just Want To Prove Myself"

May 2, 1962 - Sonny Liston said today that he was not upset by the New York Athletic Commission’s refusal to give him a license to...

Sep 26, 2021

Robinson Hangs On for Split Decision over Greaves

Sept. 26, 1961 - Sugar Ray Robinson, floored by a left hook to the midsection near the end of the eighth round, hung on last night for a...

Sep 16, 2021

Boxing Champion Emile Griffith Runs Out of Sparring Partners

Sept. 16, 1961 - Emile Griffith, who defends his welterweight title against Benny (Kid) Paret at Madison Square Garden Sept. 30, is...

Aug 30, 2021

Johnson Beats Cotton, Keeps Light-Heavyweight Crown

Aug. 30, 1961 - Harold Johnson (left), the National Boxing Association's light-heavyweight champion, gained a split decision over Eddie...

Aug 17, 2021

Former Light Heavyweight Contender 'Irish' Bob Murphy Killed in Car Crash at 43

Aug. 17, 1961 - Irish Bob Murphy (pictured right with Danny Nardico in 1951), once a contender for the light heavyweight championship,...

Aug 16, 2021

Famed Boxing Announcer Harry Balogh Dead at 70

Aug. 16, 1961 - Harry William Balogh (pictured with Joe Louis in 1938), the boxing announcer, died today in New York's Beth Israel...

Aug 5, 2021

Gene Fullmer Takes a Beating But Wins Split Decision, Retains Middleweight Title

Aug. 5, 1961 - Gene Fullmer took a terrific battering in the closing rounds, but had enough of an early lead to win a 15-round split...

Aug 2, 2021

Boxer Sonny Liston Released on Bail in Philadelphia

Aug. 2, 1961 - Charles (Sonny) Liston was released on $500 bail today on a charge resulting from an incident in Philadelphia's Fairmount...

Jul 23, 2021

Cassius Clay Wins Decision over Alonzo Johnson in Louisville, Remains Undefeated

July 23, 1961 - Cassius Clay, a relative newcomer to the professional boxing ranks, won a unanimous 10-round decision from Alonzo Johnson...

Jul 21, 2021

Cassius Clay to Fight Alonzo Johnson Tomorrow

July 21, 1961 - Cassius Clay, who figures he has to win every fight to reach his goal of heavyweight champion in two years, will meet his...

Jul 14, 2021

Liston Barred from Boxing after Arrest

July 14, 1961 - Charles (Sonny) Liston, the top-ranking contender for the heavyweight boxing crown, was suspended indefinitely today by...

Jul 11, 2021

Downes KO's Pender, Wins Middleweight Title

July 11, 1961 - Terry Downes (right) won the world middleweight title from Paul Pender (left) by a technical knockout in London tonight...