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I first wrote this piece on boxer Floyd Patterson in September of 2019 and feel his story epitomizes what sports can do for an individual and in that sense for society and bears repeating: Floyd ...

In 1962, Patterson wrote a book called ‘Victory Over Myself’, which has since become something of a collector’s piece. It said everything about Floyd, who wrestled for most of his life with the notion ...

Floyd Patterson was an absolute monster in the ring, using his dynamic footwork, crafty boxing, and incredible speed to destroy the competition. He rose through the ranks at a ridiculous pace, taking ...