Notice Thomas Treiber's new line "the hour of truth has arrived?" It's great, and here's the story Tom told me: James Smitty Smith suggested it to him based on what Ali said to the camera just before walking the aisle for the first Frazier fight. As a historian, I love the call-back!

There are so many more reasons why I've made boxing my identity and life's work. As a writer, the fights offer compelling story lines and even the most unknown prelim kids have tales to tell. The supply is endless and the potential never wanes. Outside forces and greed impede it.

Lee Groves James Smitty Smith Thanks for the mention & kind words Lee. Glad you like my new main event line. “The Hour of Truth has Arrived”!!

Smitty is smiling boldly for the 53rd year in a row as There’s Only One Team Living, and Residing in PERFECTVILLE-The 1972 Miami Dolphins. Paul Warfield expect a call tomorrow morning. I rest well for yet another year. #nflperfection #1972miamidolphins #theperfectseason #17-0

With the Bills' loss, there will be no undefeated NFL teams in 2025. Last November, James Smitty Smith and I interviewed Paul Warfield of those 1972 Dolphins, and here he speaks of the commitment needed to achieve 17-0. FYI: Smitty, a ball boy for that team, inducted me into the fold:

More details: I informed James Smitty Smith, via text, about the losses of the last two undefeated teams. He was so grateful that he officially included me into the 1972 Dolphins family. Yes, I'm a Steelers fan, but I have great respect for those Dolphin teams. I am honored.

When Muhammad Ali was heading to the ring to fight Joe Frazier on March 8th 1971 he said: “THE HOUR OF TRUTH HAS ARRIVED” In honor of “The Greatest” I used that line Saturday in Glasgow. ⁦DAZN Boxing⁩ ⁦Frank Warren⁩ ⁦Queensberry Promotions⁩ ⁦TURKI ALALSHIKH⁩

Happy Heavenly Birthday Ricky Hatton MBE. RIP Brother. Here’s a pair of clips from Ricky on a legendary episode of In This Corner with James Smith. #riprickyhatton #boxingbirthday #boxing

TBT-Hosting Banquet of Champions Boxing Hall of Fame with the late Great Marvelous Marvin Hagler in what will forever be his spot at the this table of pugilistic legends. #tbt #ripmarvelousmarvinhagler #boxing #ibhofhost

FBF to calling fights with the late great Boxing Hall of Fame er Col Bob Sheridan. I believe this on might have been on my 40th Birthday in my hometown of Miami, Florida and broadcast on the late great 24 hour all boxing channel USSB. #fbt #bobsheridan #colorcommentator #ussb #boxing

James Smitty Smith Boxing Hall of Fame Miss those shows, I watched almost every event. There were some marathon cards and I loved how they often showcased the lower weight divisions. And maybe the best female fight I can recall in Christy Martin-Sumya Anani.

Matt Andrzejewski James Smitty Smith Boxing Hall of Fame What was USSB?

RIP Diane Keaton. My favorite was Looking for Mr. Goodbar. #ripdianekeaton

Support the Boxing Hall of Fame . Every little bit helps. "Donations can be made via check or money order made payable to International Boxing Hall of Fame, phone order with a charge card via PayPal on the Hall of Fame’s official website" ibhof.com

How time flies: "ITC: The Podcast" launched five years ago this week, and much has changed in the 171 episodes that have aired since. These are the opening minutes of Episode 1, which centered on Teofimo vs. Loma, and here James Smitty Smith introduces us to his boxer Charley Burley:

Flashback Friday with Smitty. #fbf #boxing

The Only Kings I recognize are these 4. @marvinhagler Roberto Durán Sugar Ray Leonard Thomas Hitman Hearns. #NoKingsOct18 #NoKingsInAmerica

Happy Birthday Boxing Hall of Fame er @thomashitmanhearns. #happybirthdaychamp #thomashitmanhearns #sugarrayleonard #marvelousmarvinhagler #inthiscornerwithjamessmith #internationalboxinghalloffame #ibhofhost #nvbhof #flbhof #titleboxing #wbcboxing

Happy Birthday to “The Real Deal “ Boxing Hall of Fame er Evander Holyfield Here’s Evander on classic episode of In This Corner with James Smith with a message to the next generation.#happybirthdaychamp #evanderholyfield #nvbhof #flbhof #ibhof #ibhofhost #titleboxing #wbcboxing

It’s Hawk Time. Born on this date 1955 One of the Great 140 Fighters of All Time Boxing Hall of Fame er The Late Great Aaron Pryor. We Miss You Hawk. #bornonthisdate #aaronpryor #hawktime #ibhof #ibhofhost