Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland fought in America’s first public women’s boxing match.
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Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
The quickest boxing match in history took place.
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali retired for the third time.
Boxing champion Muhammad Ali relinquished his 'slave name' of Cassius Clay and joined Islam.
Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali lost his boxing title after refusing to join the army.