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Here it's all about the fascinating history of heavyweight #boxing.

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Poster from Police Gazette magazine promoting the much-anticipated showdown between renowned big man duelers James J. Corbett (left) and Peter Jackson in in 1891. The battle was declared a 'no contest' after 61 rounds.

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2021-02-10

The controversial Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston rematch in in 1965, as rendered by artist Leroy Neiman. Ali won by KO in round one after he landed a so-called "Phantom Punch."

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2021-01-31

Drawing of Ezzard Charles, aka "The Cincinnati Cobra," by . Arguably the greatest light heavyweight of all-time, Ezzard was a world champ in the big man division with wins over Jersey Joe Walcott, Lee Oma, Jimmy Bivins & Joe Louis.

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2020-11-26

The swift fists of "The Greatest" make that speed bag hum. Drawing by another great, the one-and-only Leroy Neiman.

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2020-10-26

Cover from a 1947 book of drawings by famed boxing illustrator & artist Ted Carroll. Carroll's work was featured for decades in the major papers and Ring mag. So, fight fans: Dempsey vs Louis, both in their primes, who do you like?

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2020-09-09

"The Cincinnati Cobra" on the cover of "Boxing & Wrestling" magazine.

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2020-07-14

Painting by Leroy Neiman of Mike Tyson and Michael Spinks for their much anticipated 1988 showdown for the undisputed championship. It took just 91 seconds for "Iron Mike" to steamroll Spinks and become the one-and-only king.

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2020-05-01

Tim Witherspoon (left) pressures champion Larry Holmes during their 12 round tilt in 1983. "Terrible Tim" was considered not in Larry's league, but to everyone's surprise he gave "The Easton Assassin" an extremely competitive battle.

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2020-04-14

George Chuvalo (left) and Floyd Patterson show no quarter at Madison Square Garden in 1965's Fight Of The Year. After twelve scorching rounds of frenetic, toe-to-toe action, former champ Patterson was awarded a close decision win.

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2020-04-13

Jack Sharkey (left) and Harry Wills are separated by the referee during their 1926 bout at Ebbets Field. Wills was the top contender for the title, but Sharkey dominated before "The Black Panther" was disqualified in round 13 for a backhand punch.

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2020-04-10