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Evander Holyfield Speaks to Olympic Boxers

Posted on August 7, 2011 by College Boxer

MOBILE, Ala. — Former world heavyweight champion and 1984 Olympic medalist Evander Holyfield had words of advice for the members of the current U.S. team. “Don’t let anybody determine your destination — determine your own,” he said. Holyfield spoke to a large crowd at the U.S Olympic Boxing Team dinner at the Mobile Convention Center on Saturday night. The dinner was held to introduce members of the U.S. team, which… Continue reading →

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Sir Henry Cooper “King of the Ring” Passes Away

Posted on May 2, 2011 by College Boxer

Henry Cooper was a “true English gent” who inspired a generation, a British newspaper said on Monday as the news media paid tribute to the former boxer. Muhammad Ali in action against Henry Cooper of Great Britain during their World Heavyweight Title fight on 23 May 1966 © Gallo Images Cooper once floored Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, with a trademark left hook known as “‘Enry’s ‘ammerR… Continue reading →

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