Rocky Marciano (L) with his good friend comedian Jerry Lewis

Sugar Ray Leonard (L) and Roberto Duran (R) before their first fight in June 1980.

Singer Rick James (L) and heavyweight champ Mike Tyson (R) in 1986.

Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rocky Marciano.

Joe louis and Jackie Robinson

Singer Eddie Fisher (L) and Rocky Marciano (R).

Sugar Ray Robinson (L) with Tommy Hearns R).

Joe Louis with Babe Ruth

Joe Louis (R) with Babe Ruth (L)

Michael Jordan (L) with Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R).

Brooke Shields (L) with Marvelous Marvin Hagler (R).

Roberto Duran (L) with Pele (R).

Muhammad Ali with the Jackson 5 at his training center at Deer Lake.

Tommy “Hit Man” Hearns (L) with Hector “Macho” Camacho (R).

March 1941, Manhattan, New York City, New York State, USA — Original caption: New York: encouragement For Fellow Alumnus. Billy Soose center, former Penn State College boxing star gets encouragement form a couple of other Penn State Alumni for his fight with Ernie Vigh at Madison Square Garden, Friday night. His brother Alumni are Fred Waring (R) orchestra leader, and Gene Kelly (L) dancing star of Pal Joey Broadway musical. — Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS

Muhammad Ali (R) with singer James Brown (C), and promoter Don King (C).

Muhammad Ali (R) with Queen Elizabeth II (L).

Roberto Duran (L) and Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly.

Sugar Raty Leonard (L) and Roberto Duran (R) with promoter Don King (C).

Max Baer (R) and Jersey Joe Walcott (L) with the famous actor Humphry Bogart (C).

Elvis Presley with heavyweight contender Oscar Bonavena in early 1970s.

Mike Tyson with actor Micky Rourke.

Actor Don Johnson (L) and Roberto Duran (R) appearing on an episode of the television show Miami Vice.

Roberto Duran at the Joshua-Usyk fight.

Wrestling Legend Andre The Giant and boxing champ Bobby Chacon.

L-R. Mike Tyson, Arsenio Hall, Sugar Ray Leonard and Muhammad Ali on the set of The Arsenio Hall Show in 1990.

L-R. Heavyweight challenger Henry Cooper accepts the Getaway Award from Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in 1964.

Lennox Lewis and Muhammad Ali.

L-R. Prince and Muhammad Ali.

1930 – 12 year old and tallest man every Rober Wadlow -L- poses with future heavyweight king Primo Carnera, who stood 6t. 6 in.

L-R – Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey and Silent Film Star Charlie Chaplin in 1919.

Old foes Ken Norton and Muhammad Ali in 1997.

L-R Film Comedian Charlie Chaplin and welterweight champ Ted Kid Lewis in 1919.

Former light heavyweight champ Antonio Carver -L- and The USA Boxing News Writer Ron John Rinaldi at Steve Canton’s SJC Boxing Gym. Photo by Alex Rinaldi.

Beatle John Lennon with Muhammad Ali.

Heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe with Pele in 1993

Sugar Ray Leonard and Diana Ross

Rocky Marciano with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Muhammad Ali and Pele.

Sylvester Stallone (L) and Roberto Duran (R) during the filming of Rocky II

Max Schmeling (L) and Babe Ruth (R)

Muhammad Ali with Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Max Baer and Primo Carnera with actress Myrna Loy

Bob Dylan with Muhammad Ali

George Foreman with Bob Hope

President Trump and Roberto Duran

Muhammad Ali being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush.

Three Legends and Former Rivals – Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, and Thomas Hearns.

Muhammad Ali (L) Fighting an exhibition against Rat Packer Sammy Davis Jr. (L).

Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali (L) with actors Lee Marvin (C) and Clint Walker (R)) on the set of the 1967 movie The Dirty Dozen.

Sylvester Stallone (L) and “Iron” Mike Tyson (R).

Rocky Marciano and Jerry Lewis. (Click Photo to see Jerry Lewis talk about the famous fight with him and Marciano)

LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 18: Heavyweight champion of the world Rocky Marciano defeats Jerry Lewis in a mock boxing match to aid Muscular Dystrophy on November 18, 1954 in Los Angeles, California. With Dean Martin and an unknown ring girl.                                                                           (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW COLORIZED VERSION OF THE FIGHT)

Elvis Presley (L) with heavyweight contender Oscar “Ringo” Bonavena (R)  from Argentina whose career record was 58 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw.

Marvis Frazier at the statue of his legendary father Smokin’ Joe frazier in Phiadelphia.

Roberto Duran (L) with The USA Boxing News publisher John Rinaldi (R) at the Press Conference for the Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Roberto Duran  fight in 1983 for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship of the World.

Former Heavyweight champion Ken Norton with future Heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.

Two sluggers – Ted Williams and Rocky Marciano.

Jake LaMotta with Willie Pep

Smokin’ Joe Frazier entertaining soldiers.

Future ring legend Muhammad Ali with then Heavyweight Champion Ingemar Johansson

Middleweight Champion Randy Turpin

Light Heavyweight Champion Archie Moore trying to shed some pounds in training.

Roberto Duran in training for the defense of his Lightweight Championship.

Tom Hanks and Mike Tyson.

Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.

Jack Dempsey, Harry Houdini and Benny Leonard.

Jersey Joe Walcott, Humphrey Bogart and Max Baer.

Rudolph Valentino being taught boxing moves by Jack Dempsey.

Rudolph Valentino and Jack Dempsey 1925

Humphrey Bogart, Max Baer and Lauren Bacall.

George Foreman with Hulk Hogan.

Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.

Megan Fox Boxing.

John Wayne Boxing Pose.

Jessica Alba boxing pose.

Jamie Chung boxing pose with gloves.

James Cagney

James Cagney Boxing Scene in Winner Take All.

Jamie Chung boxing pose in ring.

Errol Flynn Boxing smiling in gym.

James Cagney Boxing Shadows.

Muhammad Ali and Elvis Presley

Muhammad Ali and Elvis Presley

Madonna on the ropes.

BOB HOPE AND JOE FRAZIER.

Steve McQueen

Jamie Chung

Loni Anderson

Michelle Keegan

Shelly Winters in 1954

Sherilyn Fenn

Steve Cochran

Max Baer Jr. on far left and Max Baer Sr. on far right

Rocky Marciano boxing Bob Hope with Barbara Eden as the nurse

Priyanka Chopra

The Beatles sporting boxing poses in 1968

Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis

Elvis Presley L) and Muhammad Ali R) whom Elvis just surprised with a new tailored boxing robe

Yankee slugger Babe Ruth (L) with boxing slugger Jack Dempsey (R)

Yankee hero Babe Ruth (R) with boxing hero Jack Dempsey (L)

Rocky Marciano (L) with Jerry Lewis (R)

Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey with entertainer Al Jolsen in the 1920s.

Boxing slugger Jack Dempsey sparring with baseball slugger Babe Ruth

Roberto Duran with Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly in 1992 . Duran is wearing football jersey that Kelly gave to him and Kelly is wearing a Micky Mouse jacket that Duran gave to him. PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI

Roberto Duran with Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly in 1992 with John Rinaldi in the background. PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI

Heavyweight champion James J. Corbett (L) with Errol Flynn who played Corbett in the film Gentleman Jim on Right.

Lucille Ball  (R) Aldo Ray (L), William Lundigan (C) in Desilu Playhouse 1958.

Robert Ryan

Debbie Reynolds (C)

John Payne

Kirk Douglas in The Champion

Charlie Chaplin

1956 Press Photo Movie Director Elia Kazan Boxer Rocky Marciano Andy Griffith.

Rocky Marciano with actor Stewart Granger

Former Heavyweight champion Max Baer (L) with actor John Wayne (C)and his son Max Baer Jr.(R)

Robert Duran (L) wearing a Buffalo Bills Football jersey that was given to him by Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (C) who visited Duran after his 1992 bout in Buffalo

Roberto Duran, left, and actor Edgar Ramirez, who plays Duran in the film, pose together at the U.S. premiere of “Hands of Stone” at the SVA Theatre on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in New York. 

Ana de Armas and Edgar Ramirez

Hands of Stone star Ana-de Armas who plays Felicidad Iglesies

Usher as Sugar Ray Leonard squares off against Ramirez as Roberto Duran

Robert De Niro and Edgar Ramírez star in HANDS OF STONE

Actor Kirk Douglas with Marvelous Marvin Hagler

Muhammad Ali with Enter The Dragon actor and karate champion Jim Kelly in 1973.

Sandra Bullock

Sofia Vergara

Scarlett Johansson

Prince and Muhammad Ali

Lucy Liu

Tony Curtis from Flesh and Fury 1952.

Actor Robert DeNiro (L) with Roberto Duran (R)

Actor Robert DeNiro (R) and his wife Diahnne (C) with Roberto Duran (L).

Ricky Hatton, Mark Wahlberg and Manny Pacquiao.

Mark Wahlberg and Manny

Bob Hope vs. Primo Carnera.

Former heavyweight king Max Baer with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Muhammad Ali (L) with Jerry Lewis (R)

Here is a great video of Ali knocking out a bunch of guys with the song “Black Superman” playing. The singer is Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band. Released on pye label 1975. It has great fight clips, and then Ali with Michael Jackson, and to top it off, he is sparring with all four Beatles in the ring. (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO)

Buckwheat vs. Alfalfa. Little Rascals video fight. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE VIDEO OF FUNNY FIGHT)

Buckwheat vs. Alfalfa. Little Rascals video fight. (CLICK PHOTO TO SEE VIDEO OF FUNNY FIGHT)

Sylvester Stallone (l) and Muhammad Ali at 1977 Academy Awards (CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO)

Alfalfa and Butch boxing.

Alfalfa boxing Butch with Spanky refereeing.

Buckwheat Boxing.

1926: American comedian Buster Keaton (1895-1966) in the boxing ring with a confused looking welterweight and middleweight champion MIckey Walker in his latest film ‘Battling Butler’.

Buster Keaton in Battling Butler.

Chubby and Joe boxing in Our Gang short.

Ingrid Bergman teaching student to box in The Bells of St. Mary’s.

Ingrid Bergman teaching student to box .

Laurel and Hardy Boxing

Laurel and Hardy Boxing. Stan Laurel preparing to fight (R).

Our Gang Boxing Short Title Card.

Spanky with boxing book.

Stan Laurel Boxing

Beyonce and Muhammad Ali

Archie Moore and George Foreman.

Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) and Joe Frazier in Rocky film waving his fist at the heavyweight legend.

Burt Lancaster.

Carl Weathers, Joe Frazier and Sylvester Stallone on Rocky set.

Carl Weathers, Tony Burton and Joe Frazier in Rocky film.

Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) and Joe Frazier in Rocky film.

Muhammad Ali and Charles Bronson and his wife Jill Ireland

The Rat Pack – Dean Martin throws a left to Joey Bishop as Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra look on.

Donald Trump at Mayweather-Pacquiao.

Halle Berry and Muhammad Ali.

Frank Sinatra, Max Schmeling and Joe Louis.

David Beckham and Muhammad Ali.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – Thursday December 31, 2009. Hayden Panettiere spotted getting very friendly with Ukrainian heavyweight boxer, Wladimir Klitschko, while vacationing in Miami. The 20 year old “Heroes” hottie and the 33 year old Klitschko had lunch together poolside on their adjacent sun loungers while Panettiere’s personal bodyguard stood watch nearby. At one point the two were seen holding hands while flirting with one another the entire time. Klitschko currently holds the IBF, WBO, and IBO, World heavyweight title.

Hayden Panettiere with Wladmir Klitschko at Octoberfest in Germany

Hayden Panettiere with Wladmir Klitschko at media event.

 The American oil executive, multi-millionaire and art collector, Jean Paul Getty I (r), pretends to box with the former heavyweight champion, Jack Dempsey, in 1967. 

12 April 1935 — Lou Gehrig, first baseman for the New York Yankees, and Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, squaring off with Artie McGovern as referee, at the latter’s gym. 

Jack Dempsey and Mamie Van Doren.

Original caption: 2/2/1981-New York, NY- Jack Dempsey takes a poke at Muhammad Ali during the first Thurman Award Dinner of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children. The award, a tribute to the late Thurman Munson, in recognition of his interest in the mentally retarded, was presented to Dempsey, Ali, Billy Martin, Senator Bill Bradley, Ralph Kiner, Cliff Robertson, Ethel Kennedy, and Munson’s widow, Diana. 

02 Sep 1954, Grossinger, New York State, USA — Former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey (left) and present champ Rocky Marciano hold up their fists, just for size comparison. Jack visited Rocky’s training camp here to see the champ work out for his return match and title defense with Ezzard Charles. He refused to make any predictions on the outcome of the Sept. 15th bout before seeing Charles work out. 

02 Sep 1954, Grossinger, New York State, USA — Original caption: 9/2/1954-Grossinger, NY- Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey gets in a few licks for old times sake, as champ Rocky Marciano steadies the heavy bag for him at Rocky’s training camp. Dempsey visited Marciano to watch him train for his forthcoming return bout with Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium September 15th. 

Jack Dempsey, Frank Sinatra and Joe Louis.

Jennifer Lopez with Muhammad Ali.

Jennifer Lopez with Muhammad Ali.

Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey.

Joe Frazier, Burgess Meredith and Sylvester Stallone on Rocky set.

Joe Louis and Joe Louis Punch Truck.

Justin Bieber with Floyd Mayweather.

Actor Kirk Douglas with Marvelous Marvin Hagler

Lou Costello, Max and Joe Louis in motion.

Lou Costello, Max Baer and Joe Louis.

Michael J. Fox with Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali and John Travolta.

Miley Cyrus with Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali and Michael Jackson.

Muhammad Ali with Billy Crystal.

Muhammad Ali with Sammy Davis Jr..

Paris Hilton and Manny Pacquiao.

Rocky Marciano and Jackie Gleason.

Rocky Mariciano and Jimmy Durante.

Jack Johnson and Sugar Ray Robinson.

Portrait of Jack Dempsey and Rudolph Valentino

Sugar Ray Leonard and Hugh Jackman.

Sylvester Stallone and Muhammad Ali in 1977

Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Sugar Ray Leonard and Don Cheadle

Sonny Liston and George Foreman.

Recently retired Rocky Marciano with Television and Motion Picture comedian Red Skelton in 1956

Robert De Niro and Kathy Moriarty in Raging Bull

Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro in Raging Bull

June 16 1941, Greenwood Lake, New York, USA : Actress Olivia De Havilland who on numerous occasions has been hounded by autograph seekers, receives Joe Louis’ autograph while actor Burgess Meredith looks on. They’re pictured at Joe’s Greenwood Lake, NY training camp where the world’s heavyweight boxing champ is finishing up his chores before meeting Billy Conn of Pittsburgh in a championship bout at the Polo Ground, New York City on June 18th.

Amy Adams in The Fighter

Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams in The Fighter

Charles Bronson in Hard Times

Heavyweight Champion Primo Carnera with actress Myrna Loy and top heavyweight Contender Max Baer

Screen legend Clara Bow winds up with a punch.

Martial Arts legend and former boxer Bruce Lee in training

The Comedy Team of Martin and Lewis featuring former one time professional welterweight prizefighter Dean Martin

Future President Ronald Reagan (R) playing the part of a former prize fighter

Manny Pacquaio with Batman

Primo Carnera with blonde bombshell Jean Harlow

01 Mar 1946, Miami Beach, Florida, USA -Miami Beach, FL Maxie Baer plays stooge to Harpo Marx on the oceanfront at the Roney Plaza Hotel. It’s one of Harpo’s well known movie gestures–when he’s not racing after blondes. 

Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby

Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams in Southpaw

Homer Simpson vs. Mike Tyson

Alex Rinaldi with “10” Actress Bo Derek following Sugar Ray Leonard’s victory over Roberto Duran in 1989

Davy Jones of The Monkees with Former Champ Sonny Liston (Click Photo to View Movie Clip of them boxing in the movie HEAD)

John Rinaldi with Two-Time Champion Michael Carbajal and Four-Time Champion Roberto Duran *(PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)

William Holden in Golden Boy

Jake La Motta (center) with Michael Strolla (second from left) and heavyweight Challenger Roland La Starza

Kirk Douglas as The Champion

Errol Flynn in Gentleman Jim

Jon Voigt in The Champ

Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis with Frank Sinatra (center)

Batman fighting the Riddler

Roberto Duran with Sylvester Stallone during filming of Rocky II

Heavyweight Champion Primo Carnera with Flyweight Champion and 1920  Olympic Gold Medalist  at the Antwerp Olympic Games Frankie Genaro

Olive Oyl, Popeye and Mae West

Actress Drew Barrymore strikes a boxing pose

Famed Boxing Judge and HBO Announcer Harold Lederman *(PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)

Elvis Presley squares off with Muhammad Ali who is wearing the robe that Elvis had made for him before his bout with Joe Bugner

Alex Rinaldi with the great two-time champion Vinny Pazienza *(PHOTO BY JOHN RINALDI)

Hall of Fame Trainer Ray Arcel *(PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)

John Rinaldi interviewing the great Champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley *(PHOTO BY ALEX RINALDI)

Heavyweight Champion Primo Carnera being held up by none other than the Three Stooges

Actors Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy sparring

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton  fight poster

Actress Halle Berry

Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in the Fighter

Actress Betty Grable

Betty Grable sparring with Jane Wyman

Chico and Harpo Marx squaring off with each other while Groucho referees

Charlie Chaplin and Primo Carnera

Actress Drew Barrymore in her boxing prime

Charlie Chaplin and Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey

Charlie Chaplin and Primo Carnera shaking hands in California

Actress Rita Hayworth tries her hand at boxing

Rocky Marciano and Yankee Legend Yogi Berra

Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko with actress Hayden Panettiere

Max Baer (far right sitting), Jack Dempsey (center), and actress Myrna Loy on the set of the film The Prizefighter and the Lady

Max Baer in the Prizefighter and the Lady

Elvis Presley (C) with actor Jimmy Clanton and boxer Rocky Graziano

Max Baer and Myrna Loy in the film The Prizefighter and the Lady

1920’s and 1930’s star Clara Bow

Boxer Tony Zale with actor Paul Newman

Groucho Marx with Rocky Marciano

James Cagney

Max Baer and Myrna Loy

Max Baer and Myrna Loy between scenes on the set

Actor Paul Newman as Rocky Graziano

Max Baer and Myrna Loy during filming of The Prizefighter and the Lady

Boxing Fan Clara Bow

Rocky Marciano with Dean Martin and Angela Iasilli

Myrna Loy and Max Baer

James Earl Jones with Muhammad Ali

Leo Gorcey and the Bowery boys

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Lola Albright poses with Kirk Douglas in The Champion

Rocky Marciano with Eddie Fisher

Russell Crowe in Cinderella Story

Rocky Marciano squares off with screen vamp Mae West

Muhammad Ali with Elvis Presley

Paul Newman and George Kennedy in Cool Hand Luke

Elvis Presley as Kid Galahad

Rocky Marciano with Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams

Actor George Raft (second from left) and former Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano (second from right) in the 1960’s.

Mark Wahlberg portraying boxer Micky Ward in The Fighter

Actor Marlon Brando fooling around with Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano in 1955

Clara Bow

17 Jul 1942, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA — Original caption: Errol Flynn Collapses on Set. Hollywood, California: A moment after this fight scene was taken, actor Errol Flynn (left) collapsed on the set at Hollywood Studio, and was rushed to the hospital suffering from nervous exhaustion. Flynn is pictured portraying the character of famed old-time fighter, James J. Corbett.

Barbara Stanwyck in the 1940’s

Jane Russell in the 1950’s

Clara Bow in the 1920’s

Keaton in 1926 Battling Butler his biggest grossing film

Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano and singer Frank Sinatra

Buster Keaton as The Battling Butler

05 Apr 1959 -Ingemar Johansson and Max Schmeling in Stockholm, Sweden – Heavyweight Challenger Ingemar Johansson (right) gets a few tips from an old pro, former Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling.

Comedian Charlie Chaplin and swashbuckling actor Douglas  Fairbanks square off with each other

Paul Newman with Rocky Graziano

Hollywood Women  Boxing in 1927

Elvis and Muhammad Ali with the robe that Elvis had specially made for him

Muhammad Ali flanked by Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

Actor Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke

Davey Jones and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees with Former Champ Sonny Liston (Click Photo to View Movie Clip of the m boxing in the movie HEAD)

Mike Tyson with Late Night host Jimmy Fallon

Heavyweight Champion Max Baer with a group of Hollywood beauties

Women Boxing in 1938

Muhammad Ali and the legendary Elvis Presley

Muhammad Ali (L) sparring playfully with Sylvester Stallone in 1976

Actor George Raft

Muhammad Ali with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5

Robert DeNiro in Raging Bull

Marilyn Maxwell with Kirk Douglas in The Champion

Actor John Garfield in Body and Soul

Muhammad Ali with singer Stevie Wonder

Dean Martin shows Sammy Davis Jr. how to box

Joe Louis with Muhammad Ali

Actor George Raft as a boxer

Clara Bow

Jackie Robinson (L) with the Heavyweight Champion of the World Joe Louis (R) in 1948

Jake Gillenhaal and Rachel McAdams in Southpaw

Joe Louis (L) with Olympic Track Champion Jesse Owens (R) in 1936

Leo Gorcey

Muhammad Ali with Bob Dylan

Will Smith – I can beat Mike Tyson Video (click Picture to view video)

Mike Tyson with Will Smith in video (click picture to view video)

Clara Bow

Actor Vic Morrow with Rocky Marciano on the television show COMBAT!

World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano with the zany Martin and Lewis comedy team at Muscular Dystrophy telethon (to view fight – click on photo above)

Jerry Lewis rides on back of Rocky Marciano as Dean Martin looks on (to View fight – click on photo above)

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis caricatures

Former Heavyweight Champ Max Baer with Former Light Heavyweight champ “Slapsie” Maxie Rosenbloom when they performed as Slapsie and Maxie at the Copacabana in 1947

Heavyweight Champion of the World Rocky Marciano with Martin and Lewis in support of MDA (to view fight – click on photo above)

Actress Clara Bow was one of the biggest fight fans of all-time