Neil Gray
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in SportsSonny Liston: The Champion Nobody Wanted
Sonny Liston was a divisive figure, to say the least. A young thug who went to prison and took up the noble art. A man who fought his way through the ranks, but refused to play ‘The Good Negro’ in a sport where a black man could make a decent living, as long as he […] More
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Jake LaMotta and The Mob
Jake LaMotta hated The Mob. He hated the fact that they ran boxing. He hated the fact that to get anywhere in the sport you had to deal with them on their terms. In fact, Jake LaMotta had already told his brother Joey—who had approached him at the start of his professional career, telling him […] More
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No Más: The Story of Duran vs. Leonard II
“No Más. No Más!” If you’re a boxing fan, those words have been etched on your psyche since you discovered the noble art. “No Más” is the sound of a man quitting in the ring. “No Más” is the sound of one of the G.O.A.T.’s turning his back on his opponent because he’s had enough. […] More
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Muhammad Ali and the Rumble in the Jungle
Muhammad Ali had a career that was littered with career-defining moments. From beating Sonny Liston to claim his first ever title at the tender age of 22 to their controversial rematch that still has people asking if Liston took a dive. From being stripped of his belt and banned from boxing during his peak years […] More
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Jack Johnson and the Great White Hope
Jack Johnson had the world at his feet. Well, as much as any black man could have at the turn of the 20th century. In 1908 he had become the first African-American to win the World Heavyweight Championship when on Boxing Day – somewhat ironically – he knocked out Canadian Tommy Burns in the 14th […] More
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The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 14 Is Here And Kinda Short
The Old Metal Bar-Steward, Episode 14, is here and it’s kinda short. That’s right, my filthy animals, I’m back once again with your weekly dose of metal injections, but instead of the usual 30 minutes plus that you get of my ranting and ravings, this time out it’s kinda short. This is because no one […] More
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Finally The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 13 Is Here
Finally, The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 13 is here! That’s right, my filthy animals, I’m baaaaaaack! I’ve been noticeable only by my absence these past few weeks, but now that my producer Mitch has finished his travels and my personal life is somewhat on track, I promise not to go AWOL again. Did you miss […] More
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The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 12 Is Here For Your Pleasure
The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 12 is here for your pleasure. That’s right, you filthy animals, it’s been a week since my dulcet tones brought you all the news, views, and opinions that are fit to rant about, and now it’s time for another dose of your weekly metal injection. But what does your Old Metal […] More
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It’s Time for The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 11
It’s time for The Old Metal Bar-Steward, Episode 11. That’s right, you filthy animals, it’s been roughly a week since my dulcet tones brought you all the news, views, and opinions that are fit to rant about, and now it’s time for another dose of your weekly metal injection. But what does your Old Metal […] More
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The Old Metal Bar-Steward Hits Double Figures
The Old Metal Bar-Steward hits double figures this week with Episode 10. That’s right, you filthy animals, in a move that comes as much as a surprise to me as it does to you, I’ve managed to get two and half months into this show and not be pulled off the airwaves yet. This can […] More
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It’s Time For The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 9
It’s time for The Old Metal Bar-Steward Episode 9. That’s right, you filthy animals, it’s been seven days since I last brought you all the news, views, and opinions that are fit to rant about, and now it’s time for another dose of your weekly metal injection. But what does your Old Metal Bar-Steward have […] More
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The Old Metal Bar-Steward Has Returned
The Old Metal Bar-Steward has returned. That’s right, those eagle-eyed…er…eared among you would’ve noticed that there wasn’t an episode of The Old Metal Bar-Steward last week. This was down to the fact that I managed to throw my back out, just by moving too quickly. Yes, I am that ancient. But I’m all fixed now […] More
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