When Ali and Frazier Fought For The First Time, The World Was Watching

Wrestleology

by Russ_Cohen - March 7, 2021March 7, 20210

If you were lucky enough to watch the first fight between heavyweight champion Joe Frazier and former champ Muhammad Ali on March 8th, 1971, it was either in person at Madison Square Garden among the celebrities and people willing to pay big money, or on closed-circuit broadcasts in movie theaters

The Top Ten Most Impactful Sporting Events of My Lifetime

by Russ_Cohen - August 26, 2020August 26, 20200

I retain the right to change this list someday, The New York Jets winning another Super Bowl is a fine example but that probably won’t happen. My back story is I couldn’t walk until I was five. The details aren’t important right now but it’s the reason I love sports.

A Trio of Book Reviews

Reviews

by Russ_Cohen - April 30, 20190

Hockey Addict’s Guide: Toronto I love the opening picture of Greenwood Park Rink. It’s a very cool shot. The Coca-Cola Coliseum and Wayne Gretzky’s are staples. Both worthy of a visit. This book lists record stores, the Hockey Hall of Fame and some great local rinks and eateries. Toronto can be a

Ali on Ali Book Review

Reviews

by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 20180

I love this book. Joe Frazier was my favorite and I still love this book. Muhammad Ali was known for so many quotes and I love that his daughter, Hana, explained them all. I lived through his era but I didn’t know the origin of some of these. “I shook up

Doreen Taylor Remembers Joe Frazier

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by Russ_Cohen - March 9, 2017March 9, 20170

Philadelphia - - Doreen Taylor had a video release event at the beautiful Main Line Art Center in Philadelphia on the same day of the fabled, “Fight of the Century” that took place between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali on March 8, 1971. Frazier won that fight with a 15-round unanimous

Doreen Taylor Concert Review – A Tribute To Joe Frazier Was The Highlight

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by Russ_Cohen - October 23, 2016November 16, 20160

Philadelphia - - Joe Frazier was my favorite boxer of all time. Nobody has come even close. He was humble. He did his job to the best of his ability and he appreciated people. I interviewed him once and it was a thrill. Doreen Taylor, had a very close relationship

Jessa Hinton — Smart, Driven, Determined

Wrestleology

by Russ_Cohen - April 29, 2016April 29, 20160

Jessa Hinton is a blonde bombshell who is driven by passion and a great work ethic. She happens to work for ESPN’s TOP RANK BOXING and all week she’s been covering the Manny Pacquiao – Juan Manuel Marquez title fight. “This one is actually going to be on HBO PPV. So