Almanac Boxing (Photo): Now that’s gotta tickle

Peter Argent snapped this ringside shot of D. Green landing one on A. Mundine at the Adelaide Oval on Friday night.

Almanac Amateur Boxing – “Keep your heads up; no holding; no low blows; and good luck”

Luke Stegemann, writer, thinker and amateur boxing referee, takes you inside the Queensland scene, inside the ring. And inside his own thoughts; thoughts of boxing and of the role of boxing [Superb – Ed].

Almanac Boxing: Australian Boxing and the rise of Super Middleweight Zac Dunn

David G sees the emergence of Zac Dunn in the Super Middleweight as a good story for Australian Boxing.

Almanac Boxing: Et tu, Brute?

Harold Peacock reveals an historical perspective on Peter Jackson, The World’s Greatest boxer, buried in Roma Qld.

Irish bareknuckle Paddy Monaghan, the petition and Muhammad Ali

Neil Drysdale with a heartening story of the relationship between Dublin’s bareknuckle boxing champion Paddy Monaghan and Muhammad Ali, which lasted well beyond the Vietnam petition that forged it. “He said ‘Paddy, you don’t realise how much you’ve helped me, but can you help me one more time? I’m over here for Ovaltine: what the hell is Ovaltine?’ “

Billy Crystal’s ‘Fifteen Rounds’

Billy Crystal’s tribute to Muhammad Ali [Thanks to Peter Baulderstone for alerting us to this – JTH]

Muhammad Ali and Parkinson, the Interviews

In a tribute to Muhammad Ali, here is a selection of interviews conducted by Michael Parkinson

Ali: Boxer, campaigner, doodler

Hamish Neal was aware of Muhammad Ali’s boxing career and in the past two days discovered more about the man and legend.

Muhammad Ali: In Louisville, he’s finally The Greatest

Glenn Brownstein has returned from Australia to his home near Louisville, Kentucky, where you might guess what the top story is.

Where were you for the Thrilla in Manila, October 1, 1975?

We would love to hear your memories of this fight, this day (where were you and what were you doing?) and of Muhammad Ali and his time.

Once Were Warriors – Remembering Muhammad Ali

Peter Baulderstone remembers Muhammad’s Ali life as it unfolded and his impact in changing the culture and attitudes in the 60s.

Muhammad Ali

Neil Drysdale pens a wonderful tribute to the late, great Muhammad Ali. Add your Ali tributes and memories.

Almanac Boxing: Zac Dunn v Les Sherrington – A view from the fighters

Zac Dunn and Les Sherrington prepare for their fight Saturday night.

The gentleman of Australian Boxing: Scott Brouwer

In this profile of former boxer Scott Brouwer, David G sees him as a contradiction, out of place in the rough and tumble world that is professional boxing in Australia.

Almanac Boxing: Double Trouble – Malvern Town Hall 19th March

Griffo is seeing double at Malvern Town Hall fight night.

Almanac Weekend Sports Rewind 7th March

All the Sporting results that matter.

Almanac Weekend Rewind – Leap Year edition

All the weekend scores and results you may have missed

Almanac Boxing: Barry Michael Fight Night 26th February 2016

David G reports on Barry Michael Fight night

 Thoughts on a couple of Sports.

Friday night musings on professional sport by David G

Almanac Boxing – Murray Thomson Promotion

David G reports on Murray Thomson Fight Night at Doncaster Shoppingtown Hotel