The Way It Was: Marciano Went Out On Top » During the steamy summer of 1969, the former heavyweight champion of the world visited the District on what turned out to be a less than memorable business trip… Dick Heller, washingtontimes.com

Yes, Marquez Believes He Can Beat Mayweather With Speed » It’s a very interesting strategy considering that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has the fastest hands since Meldrick Taylor. And he’s a better fighter than Taylor… Bobby Cassidy, www.newsday.com

Clinton Woods Set To Retire After Defeat To Tavoris Cloud » Clinton Woods will spend the next few days coming to terms with the idea that his career may be over… Ron Lewis, www.timesonline.co.uk

Marciano painting by David Levinson