Rox Sports

Rox Sports

Rox Sports is about historical fights like the one between Laila Ali & Christy Martin as well as the intensity of NBA slam events and more.

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April 25, 2025 5 mins
Story by: Gail Nobles
Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

Alright folks, listen up! This is Gail Nobles, ringside commentator extraordinaire, and we are talking about a fighter, a force, a phenomenon that deserved more of the spotlight than she ultimately received. I am referring to Leatitia Robinson, a Chicago whirlwind born not of privilege, but of the harsh realities of Cabrini-Green!

Born in 1980, this young lady learned to fight not in som...
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Story by: Gail Nobles
Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

Hey everyone! Let’s talk about the amazing world of basketball, especially the excitement of a slam dunk! The one-hand dunk, the two hand dunk, the windmill dunk, the 360 dunk, the between the legs dunk, the reverse dunk, the Tomahawk dunk, - the free throw line dunk. There might be other styles coming. It’s a thrilling moment that combines power and beauty. And one name stands out when...
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Story by: Gail Nobles
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We’re going to revisit the storied journey of one Laila Ali—a name that resonates with power, grace, and an indomitable spirit in the boxing world! Now, let us not mince words: Laila Ali was not just your average female boxer; she was a veritable whirlwind of talent, striking prowess, and, dare I say, a lethal elegance inside that squared circle.

When you think about her career,...
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Story by: Gail Nobles

Welcome to Rox Sports. Today’s topic is: The Historic Showdown: Laila Ali & Christy Martin. I’m your host Gail Nobles.

Lend me your ears ladies and gentlemen, for I am about to take you on a trip back to a momentous occasion in the annals of sports history—a moment that still reverberates through the annals of boxing lore! It was August 23, 2003, at the Mississippi Coast Colosseum, the stage was set. Two tit...
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