Corey Rockafeler's Icons of Boxing

20/07/2025

https://medium.com//icons-of-boxing-by-corey-rockafeler-ken-nortons-place-in-heavyweight-history-9b991a0a33a8

22/06/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/iconsboxingtv/p/corey-rockafeler-revisits-the-furywilder?r=39p8ey&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

20/06/2025

https://medium.com//harry-greb-and-the-no-decision-curse-is-he-still-an-all-time-great-4a73a337049d

08/06/2025

https://medium.com//why-sandy-saddler-was-the-most-ruthless-defensive-genius-in-boxing-history-1ffae2f02bb3

26/05/2025

https://medium.com//thrilla-in-manila-the-brutal-finale-to-boxings-greatest-rivalry-457ed20a1458

27/04/2025

Discover how rising tariffs and economic uncertainty are reshaping the U.S. dollar and challenging small businesses. Learn key strategies to stay resilient in turbulent times.

16/03/2025

https://medium.com//the-rumble-in-the-jungle-when-boxing-became-a-global-epic-780999d6637c

How Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s clash in Kinshasa transcended sport and ignited a cultural revolution.

18/02/2025

Explore the controversy of Pacquiao vs. Bradley I—one of boxing's most disputed decisions that ignited outrage and cast doubt on the sport's credibility.

A Stain on Boxing’s Reputation

16/02/2025

Charley Burley: The Most Feared Fighter Without a Title 🥊Avoided by champions, feared by contenders—Burley was too good for his own good. Why didn’t he get a title shot?

📖 Read now by boxing historian Corey Rockafeler.

05/02/2025

https://medium.com//jack-dempsey-vs-luis-firpo-the-night-boxing-went-to-war-4f61670a117a

A Storm on the Horizon

26/01/2025

ALL-TIME UNDERRATED GREAT BOXERS: “ The Old Master” Joe Gans.

Joe Gans: The Old Master 🥊
Did you know Joe Gans was boxing’s first African-American World Champion in 1902? Fighting in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Gans dominated the lightweight division with 145 wins (100 KOs) and set the standard for modern boxing.

🏆 Key Accomplishments:
• First African-American Lightweight Champion
• Career highlight: 42-round war vs. Battling Nelson (1906)
• Defeated legends like Frank Erne & Mike “Twin” Sullivan
• Known for his scientific style, speed, and adaptability

💡 Why He’s Underrated:
Gans overcame racial barriers, unfair conditions, and a brutal era to inspire future legends like Sugar Ray Robinson.

👊 Is Joe Gans the most underrated boxer ever? Share your thoughts below!

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21/01/2025

Icons of Boxing: UNBREAKABLE BOXING RECORDS: #3

Joe Louis – The “Brown Bomber” 🥊

💥 13 years as Heavyweight Champion, with 25 successful title defenses – a record that still stands today! From 1937 to 1949, Joe Louis defined greatness in boxing. 🏆

🔑 Key Fact: Longest uninterrupted reign in boxing history.

💬 What’s your favorite Joe Louis fight? Share below!

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