Boxing History

The Art of the Corner: Ali Between Rounds Through the Lens of Chris Smith

The moments between rounds reveal as much about a fighter’s character as the rounds themselves. In Chris Smith’s extraordinary photographic record of Muhammad Ali, some of the most compelling images capture Ali not throwing punches, but in the raw, unguarded seconds at the corner — drinking water, conferring with his team, and staring down his […]

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The Legendary 5th Street Gym: Where Champions Were Made

Miami’s 5th Street Gym was more than a training facility—it was a crucible for boxing greatness. From its founding in 1951 by Chris Dundee, it became a haven where Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, and countless others forged their legends. Celebrities rubbed shoulders with fighters; the atmosphere was electric with ambition and camaraderie. It was here

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