One of the greatest events in 20th century sports history was what became known as “The Fight of the Century.” Two undefeated heavyweight champions were to meet for the first time in the ring. One of ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Randy Roberts, Purdue University distinguished professor of history, can talk about Muhammad Ali from a historical perspective. Roberts teaches a class on boxing history, and he ...

Preface: A dream deferred -- Prologue: Behind the veil -- The mother ship in Miami -- God's angry man -- "Who made me is me" -- In cold blood -- The winter of boxing -- Apollo -- Hide your cat -- The ...