All-Time Greatest Fights Game Changers

Step into the ring and relive the greatest fights in combat sports history! From Mike Tyson's knockouts and Muhammad Ali's iconic battles to Conor McGregor's MMA showdowns and WWE’s unforgettable matches, we cover it all. Insightful analysis, untold stories, and the moments that made history

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Rocky Marciano vs Jersey Joe Walcott 1

December 2, 2024 • 8 mins

The night of September 23, 1952, at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, saw one of the most dramatic and historic fights in boxing history. Rocky Marciano, the undefeated challenger with a relentless style, faced Jersey Joe Walcott, the crafty and seasoned heavyweight champion. This was a classic clash of youth versus experience, raw power versus technique, and it culminated in one of the most iconic knockouts the sport...

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Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Durán 2 "No Más"

December 2, 2024 • 9 mins

On November 25, 1980, the boxing world was captivated by one of the most controversial and dramatic moments in the sport's history. The rematch between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran, billed as "The Super Fight," was expected to be a clash of styles, wills, and pride. Instead, it became an indelible moment in boxing lore, defined by two simple words uttered in the middle of the eighth round: "No más." This fight was more than ...

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Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes

December 2, 2024 • 8 mins

The story of Mike Tyson versus Larry Holmes on January 22, 1988, is a tale of contrasts—a young, ferocious champion at the height of his powers facing a former king attempting to reclaim past glory. It was a fight that symbolized a passing of the torch and showcased Tyson’s devastating dominance while bringing a storied career closer to its twilight. Held at the Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, this heavyweight title...

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Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks

November 20, 2024 • 8 mins

On June 27, 1988, the world witnessed one of the most anticipated and, ultimately, one of the shortest heavyweight championship fights in boxing history: Mike Tyson versus Michael Spinks. The fight, held at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was billed as "Once and For All." It was more than a boxing match—it was a cultural event, a clash between two undefeated champions, and a night that solidified Mike Tyson's lega...

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Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman

November 20, 2024 • 8 mins

On October 30, 1974, the world tuned in to watch one of the most iconic moments in boxing history: Muhammad Ali versus George Foreman in Kinshasa, ZiaEar. Billed as "The Rumble in the Jungle," the fight was more than a championship bout; it was a cultural and political event that transcended sports, pitting two contrasting figures against each other in a battle for heavyweight supremacy. Ali, the charismatic former champion, was at...

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Tony Zale vs. Rocky Graziano 2

November 20, 2024 • 8 mins

On July 16, 1947, boxing fans were treated to one of the most thrilling and brutal encounters the sport has ever seen. The middleweight title clash between Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano, held at Chicago Stadium, was more than just a fight—it was a war. The fight became an instant classic, a brutal display of resilience, courage, and sheer willpower. For many, this showdown epitomized the golden age of boxing, when fighters like Zale...

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Tony Zale vs. Rocky Graziano 1

November 20, 2024 • 8 mins

The fight between Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano on September 27, 1946, is one of the most iconic and brutal encounters in boxing history. Held at Yankee Stadium in New York City, this middleweight championship bout marked the beginning of a legendary trilogy that would become a cornerstone of boxing lore. The fight brought together two warriors with contrasting styles and backgrounds, and their clash that night became an unforgettab...

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Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn

November 20, 2024 • 7 mins

On June 18, 1941, the world witnessed a boxing match that would go down as one of the most dramatic and unforgettable fights in the sport’s history. Joe Louis, the reigning heavyweight champion, faced Billy Conn, the light heavyweight champion, in a fight that pitted power against finesse, strength against speed, and strategy against heart. Held at the Polo Grounds in New York City, this clash of styles and personalities captivated...

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Jack Dempsey vs. Luis Firpo

November 20, 2024 • 8 mins

On the evening of September 14, 1923, in front of a roaring crowd at the Polo Grounds in New York City, boxing fans witnessed one of the most chaotic and electrifying heavyweight title fights of all time: Jack Dempsey versus Luis Firpo. The bout lasted only two rounds but remains etched in the annals of boxing history as one of the most thrilling and dramatic encounters ever to take place in the squared circle. Known as "The Fight ...

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Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas

November 19, 2024 • 8 mins

The story of Mike Tyson versus Buster Douglas on February 11, 1990, is one of the most shocking and dramatic events in the history of sports, let alone boxing. It was the night that the aura of invincibility surrounding Mike Tyson was shattered, and the world saw an underdog rise to the occasion in a way that no one had expected. This fight, held at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, redefined what was possible in boxing and remains o...

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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier 1

November 19, 2024 • 7 mins

The story of Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier on March 8, 1971, often referred to as "The Fight of the Century," is one of the most iconic chapters in boxing history. It was more than just a boxing match; it was a cultural phenomenon, a battle of ideologies, and a collision of two undefeated heavyweight champions. That night at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the world paused to witness a clash that transcended sports and de...

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Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick

November 19, 2024 • 8 mins

The story of Mike Tyson versus Trevor Berbick on November 22, 1986, is a tale of seismic change in the world of boxing. It was a night that saw the passing of the heavyweight torch from one era to the next, as a 20-year-old Mike Tyson, a ferocious and seemingly unstoppable young force, entered the ring to challenge Trevor Berbick for the WBC heavyweight title. The fight was more than a contest of skills; it was a clash of personali...

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