Jack Johnson knocks out Stanley Ketchel in the 12th round after being knocked down by Ketchel earlier in the round. (Public Domain) John Arthur “Jack” Johnson is widely regarded as one of the best and ...

They are some of boxing’s most fabled figures, men who captured the imagination not just of their native United States but ...

Former world champion Deontay Wilder sent Derek Chisora into retirement by edging their chaotic heavyweight fight.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...

Britain’s heavyweight prospect puts his unbeaten record on the line against Jermaine Franklin in Manchester on Saturday ...

Muhammad Ali exploded on the scene winning gold at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and just four years later he shocked the world by defeating Sonny Liston for boxing's World Heavyweight Championship.

He is seen at London's O2 Arena on April 4 watching Derek Chisora's 50th and final fight of his career, which ended in a ...