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“Winning the WBC Heavyweight Championship of the World is an event I will cherish for the rest of my life.” Pinklon Thomas
Pinklon Thomas came into this world at the end of the reign of the only undefeated Heavyweight Champion of the World who was known as the original “Rock”, and was none other then, Rocky Marciano. And, when he turned professional in 1978, he came along at the end of yet another era for a Heavyweight Champion; this one nicknamed “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali.
Thomas in his trademark pink shorts, made his way up the heavyweight ranks, building his record and fan base that saw him win the WBC Heavyweight Championship of the World on August 31, 1984, when he defeated “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon, over 12 rounds. This win cemented his name in the history of the coveted heavyweight division, and no doubt will remain a close thing to his heart.
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By Mike “Rubber Warrior” Plunkett
I’ve said it many times over the years and to a great extent followed the sport as such; boxing is the most difficult of all competitive sports as it is tragedy. “Edwin Valero Arrested on Murder Charge” delves into the ongoing downward spiral of one of the most compelling figures in the sport today. What began as “Valero Screws-up Royally” some weeks back, that initial thread by OKMike directed our attention and begged the speculation on the possible causes behind the dark compulsions and demons that had forced an otherwise set and undefeated marquee name down such a grim path. The latest installment, as brought to you by yours truly, was sadly and almost eerily predictable. “Kelly Pavlik – What Now” reviews the recent bloody defeat of a man not long ago perched atop the boxing world; the curious reasons behind an undeniable loss of career momentum, the ongoing rumors of personal strife and a now-doubtful ring future.
Posted on 04/29/2021
By: Sean Crose
There is no doubt he was one of the greatest middleweights to ever slip on a pair of gloves. Some knowledgeable fans might conclude that he was THE greatest middleweight to ever slip on a pair of gloves. If you know something about boxing’s middleweight division, that’s really saying something. It’s little surprise then that the fight world is still mourning the loss of Marvellous Marvin Hagler, who passed rather suddenly last month at only 66 years of age. Now, though, Hagler fans have news to celebrate the memory of their hero. For the legendary fighter now has a street named in his honor.