Marcio Navarro

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The longest boxing match in history lasted 110 rounds and went on for over 7 hours.

The fight was between Andy Bowen and Jack Burke, two lightweights battling for a championship title. It took place on April 6, 1893, in New Orleans.

The match began late in the evening and stretched into the early hours of the next morning.

Over the course of 110 grueling rounds, both fighters endured punishing blows, fatigue, and dehydration. The bout ultimately lasted seven hours and 19 minutes. By the end, Burke had broken both of his hands and could no longer continue.

The referee called the fight a “no contest,” as neither man was able to claim victory. The event was so extreme that it contributed to reforms in boxing rules, including limits on round numbers and overall match time.

The purse of $2,500, was split between the fighters. Adjusted for inflation, that sum would be worth roughly $80,000 today.

Kickboxing history of the day!

August 6, 1993 – Ernesto Hoost wins at K-2 Grand Prix in Amsterdam

On August 6, 1993, Ernesto “Mr. Perfect” Hoost competed in the K-2 Grand Prix (a K-1 spin-off event) held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He dominated the tournament and continued proving himself as one of the most technical and dangerous fighters of his era.

This period marked the early rise of K-1 kickboxing, which brought together fighters from Muay Thai, karate, and full-contact kickboxing under unified rules. Hoost would later become a four-time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion, helping shape the golden age of heavyweight kickboxing.