Detroits Boxing Scene on the Upswing2013-12-12 · BoxingInsider.com
Detroit was once an esteemed boxing city. This was even before the Kronk Gym ruled the roost from the late 1970s until last year when Emanuel Steward died. During Joe Louis's heyday, the city was bustling with gyms in every neighborhood and amateur …
Boxing's Top 10 Feather-Fisted Fighters2012-05-08 · Yahoo! Sports
When Alexander plastered Juan Urango to take the Colombian's IBF junior welterweight title in 2010, the native of St. Louis got an early reputation as a true boxer-puncher. Since then, though, Alexander hasn't come even remotely close to hurting an…
Wladimir Klitschko: David Haye hates me because he's scared2011-06-09 · Mirror.co.uk
"Boxing is a sport for gentlemen," said the 6ft 7ins Klitschko. "He doesn't give any respect and he doesn't even want to shake hands. "Even the best of enemies like Joe Louis and Max Schmeling shook hands. But I believe David Haye isn't such a bad guy…
Sunday Q+A with boxing promoter Don King2011-01-26 · Detroit Free Press
A: Boxing is the motif of the Motor City. Detroit had Joe Louis, Tommy Hearns and the Kronk Gym. There's a never-say-die attitude in Detroit, even with the…
THE KIMBALL CHRONICLES: Schadenfreude In St. Louis2010-08-06 · TheSweetScience.com
ST. LOUIS – For public consumption, they wish each other well, although, since they no longer speak to one another they must rely on intermediaries to deliver even that message, and when Cory Spinks defends his WBA junior middleweight title against Cornel…