Summarizes the life and career of Mike Tyson, an American boxer who, at age 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.

The Beatles' first visit to the United States was in 1964. Clever publicity agents arranged a meeting for the band with Cassius Clay. He was training for the bout that would make him heavyweight boxing champion. The result was a...

Read interesting biographical details about Rocky Marciano, "the only heavyweight champion to exit undefeated". From ESPN's greatest athletes of the 20th century.

In 1964, the fighter was up for the music honor for a comedy album. Twelve years later, he was nominated again. The accomplishments of Muhammad Ali are renowned: Olympic gold medalist, heavyweight boxing champion, humanitarian, civil...

One of the most beloved boxers of all time both in and out of the ring, Muhammad Ali is number three on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century. Features interesting biographical facts and links to other articles.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Michael Spinks, an American boxer who was both the light heavyweight (1981-85) and heavyweight (1985-88) world champion and an Olympic gold medalist (1976). He and Leon Spinks became the...

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Sonny Liston, an American boxer who was world heavyweight boxing champion from September 25, 1962, when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first round in...

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Larry Holmes, an American heavyweight boxing champion of the late 1970s and early '80s who was known for his solid defense. This site, rich in detail and breadth...

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Joe Frazier, an American world heavyweight boxing champion from February 16, 1970, when he knocked out Jimmy Ellis in five rounds in New York City, until January...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features James Earl Jones, an American actor who made his name in leading stage roles in Shakespeare's Othello and in The Great White Hope, a play about the tragic career of the first black...

Summarizes the life and career of Jersey Joe Walcott, an American world heavyweight boxing champion from 1951-1952.

Located in Manassa, Colorado this museum houses artifacts from Jack Dempsey's career plus many photographs highlighting his famous boxing championships.