Tony Zale was known as "The Man of Steel." It was the nickname given to the Gary born and reared boxer. He also had the reputation of being able to take punishment and still win, which reinforced the ...

Tony Zale's three wars with Rocky Graziano, in which he won two, were three of the most bloodiest wars in boxing history. For those of us who remembered the three round Hagler- Hearns classic, just ...

When Rocky Graziano and Tony Zale meet in the ring, bloodthirsty fight fans get what they pay for. Before knocking out Rocky last fall, Middleweight Champion Zale acquired a cut lip, red welts around ...

Nobody knew exactly what to expect from Tony Zale, the 32-year-old middlweight champion from Gary, Ind. He had not defended his title since joining the Navy in 1942. But Rocky Graziano, the ...

GRIFFITH | Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiano is boxing's fiercest rivalry. For details about the book, including purchasing and book signing events, contact Ted Zale at BoxerTed48@aol.com; Deb Zale ...