Many wrestling fans know the story of how Vince McMahon famously bought the WWF from his father in 1982, but the family's ties to the fighting business go back another generation before them. Roderick ...

Ring Magazine’s founder, Nat Fleischer, called Jack Johnson, 53-11-8 (33), of Raleigh, NC, the best heavyweight champion he ...

L. A. Firpo (“Argentine Ape”) knocked out Jess Willard (” Huge Anachronism of the Ring”) in eight rounds in Jersey City. Firpo received $110,000 as his share of the “gate”; Willard received $185,000.

Word comes from Excelsior Springs, Mo., that Jess Willard, some time heavyweight champion of the world, is deep in the tortures of preparing his ancient frame for the battle with Floyd Johnson in the ...