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HBO Sports boxing commentator Jim Lampley provides commentary as he previews the upcoming WBC Heavyweight Championship fight for television viewers between James Toney and Hasim Rahman at Boardwalk Hall on March 18, 2006 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The Fights

Jim Lampley Knows Friday Night’s Alright For Fighting

Muhammad Ali smashes a right to the head of George Foreman.

George Foreman Got As Good As He Gave


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Dan McQuade

Boxing

The Tale Of The Early-Round KO Of Muhammad Ali’s Champburger

Robin Ficker, seen here wearing a Washington Bullets hat and screaming.

Stories

NBA Heckler, Friend Of Ali, And Wannabe Governor Robin Ficker Gets Disbarred

Muhammad Ali