Lost in Boxing | Interview With Don McRae, Author of Dark Trade

Interview With Donald McRae: Podcast

March 25, 2019 Patrick Connor

The following is an excerpt from, and comments on, an interview with Donald McRae, the author of Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing, and ten other books. The interview was conducted by Patrick Connor, the host […]

This is the Future: James Toney Batters Vassiliy Jirov for His Third World Title

January 3, 2019 Jimmy Tobin

This is the tenth, and final, piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition […]

Episodes in the American Berserk: Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock I

December 20, 2018 Oliver Goldstein

This is the ninth piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 11,1989: Michael Dokes (R) lands a punch against Evander Holyfield during the fight at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Evander Holyfield won the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title by a TKO 10. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine/Getty Images)

Earn It: Evander Holyfield and Michael Dokes Go to War

November 27, 2018 Oliver Goldstein

This is the eighth piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]

Roy Jones Jr, in his tuxedo before his "coming out" fight vs Glenn Wolfe at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV February 13, 1993 (Photo by V.J. Lovero/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)

The Future Now: Roy Jones Breaks Through

November 2, 2018 Oliver Goldstein

This is the seventh piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]

Las Vegas, UNITED STATES: Oscar de la Hoya (R) of the United States lands a right against compatriot Fernando Vargas (L) during the 11th round at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas 14 September 2002. De la Hoya won an 11th round TKO to retain the World Boxing Council 154 pound title . AFP PHOTO/John GURZINSKI (Photo credit should read JOHN GURZINSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Vendetta: Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas Settle their Blood Feud

October 15, 2018 Carlos Acevedo

This is the sixth piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]

The Savage Within: Mike Tyson on the Rise

September 27, 2018 Carlos Acevedo

This is the fifth piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]

Michael Watson falls after Chris Eubank delivers the final punch in their WBO super-middleweight fight at White Hart Lane, 21st September 1991. The fight ended Watson's career but lead to safety procedure changes. (Photo by Chris Smith/Popperfoto/Getty Images)

Idyllic Masquerading: The Night Chris Eubank Beat Michael Watson

September 7, 2018 Oliver Goldstein

This is the fourth piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]

6 May 1996: Oscar De La Hoya celebrates after a fight against Rafael Ruelas. De La Hoya won the fight with a second round technical knockout.

The Hotstepper: Oscar De La Hoya, Nearing Stardom

August 29, 2018 Carlos Acevedo

This is the third piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]

Prince Naseem Hamed stands over Kevin Kelley

The Edge of Derision: On Prince Naseem Hamed

August 23, 2018 Oliver Goldstein

This is the second piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Learn more about the 1st U.S. edition of Dark […]