Joe Bugner, the former British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight boxing champion, who has died aged 75, was in his prime a magnificent physical specimen, but rarely utilised the tools and ...
Those were the words uttered by legendary commentator Harry Carpenter over a cacophony of boos at London's Wembley Arena in on March 6, 1971, moments after the bout's lone judge and referee, Harry ...
1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national governing body for tennis: the United States National Lawn Tennis ...
A heavyweight boxing belt won by Sir Henry Cooper has sold for a new world record of £80,000. It marks the highest ever bid for one of the legendary boxer’s Lonsdale belts. The 9ct gold and enamel ...
British boxing legend Henry Cooper is still remembered for it. More than 41 years after the fact, Cooper remains a beloved figure in his native England and when fans reminisce about old ’Enery, they ...