Killa in Manila: The legendary Ali-Frazier fight still thrills 50 years on

As he taunted Joe Frazier, former heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, current champ, pointed at the custom black ...

How a bloody Muhammad Ali fight changed TV forever

Fifty years ago, the Thrilla in Manila became HBO’s first ever live satellite telecast. Pioneering executive Kay Koplovitz ...

I rewatched the Thrilla in Manila with Muhammad Ali. He still winced at the blows years later

Associated Press boxing writer Ed Schuyler later recalled: “The Thrilla in Manila was the best fight I’ve ever seen. As it ...

How our story on Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier Thrilla in Manila 50th anniversary came to be

It's been 50 years since Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought in Manila. How Louisville is still inspired by The Greatest's ...

On This Day in History: Muhammad Ali fights in Las Vegas for the last time

On this day in history, Ali fought his seventh and final fight in Las Vegas against Larry Holmes. Ali agreed to come out of ...
Columbus Dispatch

A promoter for two Muhammad Ali fights, boxing hall of famer Don Elbaum dies at age 94

Longtime Erie resident and International Boxing Hall of Fame member Don Elbaum died on July 27 at age 94. Elbaum, who promoted over 1,000 boxing cards, arranged two early fights for Muhammad Ali. A 10 ...