“In Washington, D.C., during the 1970s, a black man could get into the newspapers in one of two ways: crime—or boxing.” Such begins the synopsis for boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard’s 2012 ...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn is starkly reminiscent of Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks I in 1978 - an all-time great in the twilight of his career defending his title against an untested rookie. Spinks ...

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: ...

In 1978, boxer Leon Spinks shocked the sports world by defeating Muhammad Ali in a lopsided 15-round split decision. Now with his boxing days far behind him, the 66-year-old now finds himself in the ...

In this Feb. 8, 1962, file photo, young fighter Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) is seen at City Parks Gym in New York. Dan Grossi AP “In Washington, D.C., during the 1970s, a black man could get into the ...