This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Came to China

Praying in the Great Mosque of Xi'an and sparring with a Brawl on the Bund referee: a look back on the 1985 visit of The Greatest to the Middle Kingdom

by Ned Kelly, 20 May 2022

Gangs of Old Shanghai: The Canidrome Tower Gang

A who's who of old time organized crime.

by Paul French, 23 September 2019

The Oriental Circuit and Bruising World of Asia's Inter-War Boxing

In the 20s and 30s fighters from all over the world took to the boxing rings of Asia, but the stakes were never higher than in the Canidrome Gardens of Shanghai.

by Paul French, 01 August 2019

Update: Suzhou Showdown Venue Switched

Blacktie Boxing's major event will be switching locations. Here's everything you need to know.

by That's Suzhou, 31 May 2018

The Suzhou Showdown Blacktie Boxing Gala Is Back

This year's showdown will take place right in front of Jinji Lake on June 2. Hence the name – Rumble on the Lake.

by That's Suzhou, 11 May 2018

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