George Edward Foreman was born in 1949 in Marshall, Texas, the fifth of seven children. Life was hard. George grew up hungry, ...

Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis's personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black ...

On October 30, 2025 the world marked the 51st anniversary of “Rumble in the Jungle”, one of the most talked about ring ...

A new book revives the often-overlooked story of boxing legend Joe Louis and his fight against racial segregation in the U.S.

The focus of Lew Freedman's book is on two exceptional heavyweight champions with distinct backgrounds and personalities.

WWE Raw will see CM Punk make his first appearance since winning the World Heavyweight Championship on Saturday. WWE Raw superstars will form an orderly and respectful queue to face Punk. Here’s what ...

For good measure, Louis donated his $47,000 boxing paycheck to the military. He was “a loyal American,” Johnny Smith and ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Mana “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes is the reigning and defending Power Slap super heavyweight champion. Viernes grew up on Oahu and later moved away to Las Vegas where he ...

A YouTube video resurfaced Dave Chappelle’s old Jack Johnson bit. The routine about the first Black heavyweight champion highlights racism and resilience. Critics tie it to MAGA’s alleged push to ...

When undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Tom Aspinall stepped into the Octagon for UFC 321 on Saturday night to defend his title, he did so believing that there was a non-zero chance he could ...

BOSTON — In the midst of all the Brad Marchand love, Jeffrey Viel and Jonah Gadjovich reminded everyone at TD Garden that most of the Bruins and Panthers don’t like each other. The two frequent ...

Grace Wales Bonner is the first Black woman to lead design at any major fashion house. The appointment of Hermès’ new menswear chief represents a significant milestone for diversity. The historic ...