The Mike Tyson Rape story began, early in the morning of July 19, 1991, when Desiree Washington, a contestant in the Miss Black America Pageant, accused Tyson of having non-consensual sex with her. After meeting Washington the day before in Indianapolis, during a rehearsal for the pageant, Tyson called Washington from his limousine at 1:30 AM, and invited her to meet him in … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson Rape (Alleged) July 19, 1991
Boxing History
Dempsey Carpentier 1st $Million Gate July 2, 1921
A crowd of 91,000 assembled in Jersey City, paid legendary promoter Tex Rickard almost $1.8 millionto see Jack Dempsey defend his heavyweight championship, knocking out Frenchman Georges Carpentier, in the 4th round. The crowd was the largest ever to see a sporting in the U.S., and the gate shattered all previous records as well. It was the first time in history that a fight … [Read more...] about Dempsey Carpentier 1st $Million Gate July 2, 1921
Sonny Liston Dies December 30, 1970 – – Body Found January 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn1_X_8jhiM When Sonny (Charles) Liston's body was found on January 5, 1971, he was just another washed up pug. His death certificate says he died on December 30, 1970, but that's just an estimate the cops made, based on the number of unopened milk bottles and newspapers they found at his front door. (Historical note -- milk used to be sold in … [Read more...] about Sonny Liston Dies December 30, 1970 – – Body Found January 5
Sugar Ray Regains Title – September 12, 1951
Sugar Ray Robinson wins back the Middleweight Crown He knocks out Randy Turpin in the 10th round, in front of 61,000 at the Polo Grounds in New York. In 1951, Ring Magazine's Nat Fleischer famously described Robinson as "the greatest all-around fighter pound-for-pound in any division." More than 60 years later, many boxing experts today still agree with Fleischer's … [Read more...] about Sugar Ray Regains Title – September 12, 1951