Jul 2, 2022Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston Sign Contracts for Sept. 25 Heavyweight Championship FightJuly 2, 1962 - The heavyweight champion, Floyd Patterson, and the challenger, Sonny Liston, will wear 8-ounce gloves and take the...
May 29, 2022St. Nick's Arena Hosts Its Final FightMay 29, 1962 - At 10:55 last night, Stefan Redl’s left hook cut through cigar smoke, Tony Fortunato ducked, a man yelled, “Mark him up —...
May 28, 2022Controversial Draw in Moore-Pastrano FightMay 28, 1962 - Archie Moore was the aggressor throughout his 10-round fight with Willie Pastrano tonight, but had to settle for a draw...
May 23, 2022Patterson To Defend Title Against ListonMay 23, 1962 - Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson said today he would defend his title against Sonny Liston in Chicago sometime in...