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ESPN Films to Premiere 26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story March 15 on ESPN
Dewey Bozella’s life changed forever when he was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for a murder he did not commit. Throughout his 26 years behind bars, Bozella found strength and purpose through boxing, becoming the light heavyweight champion of Sing Sing Prison, and made it a goal to be proven innocent and [...]
“Gail Grandchamp? Never heard of her…”
In the footsteps of sports greats who toppled barriers, such as Jackie Robinson, Billie Jean King, and “Rudy”, Gail Grandchamp’s story…her voice…must be heard. The true history must be told.
Giardello Statue Unveiling Part 3 of 3: Dedication Ceremony from South Philadelphia
By Gary Purfield This Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello was unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters.
Part 2 of 3 Giardello vs. Hurricane Carter Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello
By Gary Purfield This coming Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello will be unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters.
Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello
By Gary Purfield This coming Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello will be unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters.
A Look Back: Ricardo “El Finito” Lopez
By Gary Purfield In this column I will be taking a look back at a retired fighter to examine his career or reviewing a great fight (or series of fights) in an effort to further mine and hopefully the reader’s knowledge of a sport that is so rich in history. Like baseball boxing is defined [...]
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