On March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden, boxing history was made.
Muhammad Ali entered the ring 31-0.
Joe Frazier came in 26-0 as the reigning champion.
Promoted as the Fight of the Century, it was the first time two undefeated heavyweight legends fought for the world title.
After 15 brutal rounds, Frazier dropped Ali with a devastating left hook in the final round and won by unanimous decision, handing Ali the first loss of his professional career.
More than 300 million people worldwide followed the fight.
One night.
Two undefeated fighters.
A rivalry that would define heavyweight boxing.
FROM RUSSIA WITH POWER: Arslanbek Makhmudov wrestles bears and eats sledgehammers for breakfast.
FROM DONCASTER WITH PRIDE: Dave Allen fights with stubborn Yorkshire steel and a belt he refuses to give away.
One ring. One night. One belt. 🥊🔥
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On March 15, 2025, Nick Ball successfully defended his WBA featherweight title, defeating TJ Doheny at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. The unbeaten 28-year-old Merseysider, now 22-0-1 (13 KOs), showcased his ferocious style, overwhelming the former world champion Doheny (26-6, 20 KOs). Ball’s relentless pressure and power, often compared to Mike Tyson, proved too much for the Irish southpaw. Fresh off his tenth-round stoppage of Ronny Rios, Ball thrilled his home crowd once again, securing the victory in this anticipated clash. Broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US, the fight highlighted Ball’s growing dominance in the featherweight division. With this win, he strengthens his reign as champion and sets the stage for potential blockbuster matchups in the future.