In March of 2006, The Sweet Science covered the career of photographer Sonia Katchian and her work with Muhammad Ali. Katchian, who had also photographed Princess Di and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, said that Ali has a stronger charisma and a bigger aura than anyone she had ever met.
On this day in 1965, Floyd Patterson won a 12-round unanimous decision over George Chuvalo at Madison Square Garden. The bout was one of the most thrilling non-title fights in boxing history.
On this day in 1914, Arnold Raymond Cream was born in Merchantville, New Jersey. In 1930, he turned professional, honoring his idol and his home state, and became Jersey Joe Walcott.
On this day in 1948, Miguel Canto was born in Merida, Mexico. The slick fighter is one of the most successful flyweight champions in history.
On this day in 1994, Frankie Randall won the WBC light welterweight title with a split decision over Julio Cesar Chavez in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was the first time Chavez had been beaten in 91 fights.
On this day in 1978, Alexis Arguello won the WBC super featherweight title with a 13th-round stoppage of Alfredo Escalera in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. It was the second championship of Arguello’s career.
On this day in 1913, two of Britain’s all-time greatest, Owen Moran and Jim Driscoll, battled to a draw in London, England.
On this day in 1959, the late Salvador Sanchez was born in Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico.
On this day in 2003, Ricardo Mayorga retained his WBA welterweight belt and won the WBC portion of that title with a third-round stoppage of Vernon Forrest in Temecula, California.
On this day in 1950, Joey Maxim won the world light heavyweight title with a 10th-round knockout of Freddie Mills in London, England.
