Posts by Eric Raskin

October 4, 2011
Disputed: Hagler vs. Leonard

An oral history of the 1987 middleweight championship fight between “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler and “Sugar” Ray Leonard.
September 16, 2011
An Imperfect Path to Pacquiao-Mayweather

The two most marketable boxers in the world are also the two best boxers in the world. If that were the end of the statement, it would mean that we’re living through a rare moment in boxing history. But that’s not the end of the statement. These two boxers, who are a tier above whoever […]
July 5, 2011
Klitschko vs. Haye: Why you should care

Saturday’s championship bout and the fight to rekindle interest in heavyweight boxing.