A new book revives the often-overlooked story of boxing legend Joe Louis and his fight against racial segregation in the U.S. Army during World War II. Why it matters: "The Fight of his Life: Joe ...
NMAHMAI copy Purchased from the NMAH Library Endowment. "The black prizefighter labored in one of the few trades where an African American man could win renown: boxing. His prowess in the ring ...
“Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson” perpetuates the long history of profiting from race conflicts in the ring
This week, Mike Tyson returns to the ring after a 19-year layoff. His opponent is Jake Paul, the YouTube sensation turned professional boxer who some claim is bad for boxing. But boxing isn’t bad for ...
Some things will never mix ... like UFC president Dana White and boxing, oil and vinegar, or better yet, White and boxer Jake Paul. White dissed boxing to end the UFC 309 post-fight presser, and ...
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Friday essay: Peter Jackson, the Black Australian boxing champion you’ve never heard of
As we approach the headstone of Peter Jackson’s grave, we glimpse a flash of red at its base. Getting closer, we see that it’s a pair of boxing gloves. They are brand-new Fila gloves that retail for ...
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