Boxing History

Valero was one of the most ferocious boxers ever to grace the ring, but that same ferocity which saw him become a two-weight world champion would also see his career cut short under tragic circumstances

Late stoppages, early stoppages - the referee doesn't always get it right. Here are 5 of the most controversial stoppages from the boxing archives

In 1908 'The Galveston Giant', against all odds, became the first black man in boxing history to become a heavyweight champion of the world.

His defeat at the hands of Anthony Joshua sent him into retirement, but for boxing fans, it was quite possibly the most glorious night of his career