On this day 31 March 1995(Exactly 25 years ago today) Future world championJoshua Clottey made his profession debut against Samuel Lotsu winninig on points in Accra.
On this day 31 March 1973 (Exactly 47 years ago today) Ken Norton defeated Muhammad Ali in a 12 round split decision at the Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
Ali was a 5 to 1 favorite and was the number one ranked heavyweight contender and Norton was ranked number six.
Ali suffered a broken jaw in the bout. There were no knockdowns.
Ali entered the ring wearing a white robe encrusted with rhinestones and jewels. “People’s Choice” was written on the back. It was a gift from Elvis Presley. After losing to Norton, Ali never wore it again.
Bout Summary
Date: 1973-03-31
Location: Sports Arena, San Diego, California, USA
Referee: Frank Rustich 4-7
Judge: Hal Rickards 4-5
Judge: Fred Hayes 6-5
On this day 31 March 1980(Exactly 40 years ago today) Larry Holmes knocked out Leroy Jones in round 8 to retain the WBC heavyweight boxing title at the Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S
On this day 31 March 1980(Exactly 40 years ago today) Mike Weaver knocked out John Tate in round 15 for WBA heavyweight boxing title at the Stokely Athletic Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
On this day 31 March 1980(Exactly 40 years ago today) Jesse Owens, American track and field star who spoiled Hitler’s 1936 Olympics with 4 gold medals, died of lung cancer at 66
On this day 31 March 2002 (Exactly 18 years ago today) Andre Agassi won his 700th career match and captured his second straight Key Biscayne title with a 6–3, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4 win over Roger Federer at the Nasdaq-100 Open in Florida
By George ‘Alan Green’ Mahamah