Did you know???

April 10, 2009

 

 

Every now and then we’ll bring you some interesting and insightful facts from boxing history that not many people know about, keep checking back for more!!!

 

The oldest boxer to compete for a world title was the great Roberto Duran who fought William Joppy in 1998, at 47 years 2 months and 12 days old!!!

George Foreman won his first heavyweight title on his birthday in 1973, he is the only boxer to ever do this

– Foreman also holds the record the longest time taken to regain a world title, a massive 21 years

Archie Moore holds the record for most knockouts in a career, a staggering 141!

Muhammad Ali lost to more amateur boxers (7) than professional (5)