Roots Of Fight Blog

THE GREATEST

THE GREATESTA champion of boxing. A champion of principle. Ali displayed greatness, without compromise and his influence will never fade.

Influence You Carry

Carry The StoryTote bags inspired by the seismic impact of the Thrilla in Manila and Pelé’s enduring message of love.

Pelé’s Influence, Passed On

"Young footballers are given the advice that while God may provide the gift to play football, it is essential to practice, train, and respect other players to become good". By 1980, Pelé's love for...

The Patron Saint Of Napoli

“I am Maradona, who makes goals, who makes mistakes. I can take it all, I have shoulders big enough to fight with everybody.” He arrived at Napoli in 1984, akin to a god. The fanfare was off the ch...

NEW YORK’S FINEST

"NYC till the end”Devin Booker calls him an icon. Karl Anthony Towns says he is “one of the most gifted offensive players I’ve ever seen.” And when Carmelo Anthony arrived in New York in 2011, he t...

The Start Of Hot Rod

As far as game-changers go, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper stands alone. In the ring, Piper was a super star. Outside of it? Sublime. In a career that spanned 42 years, he was a virtuoso on the microphone unl...

The Influence of David Bowie is eternal

"I wanted to prove the sustaining power of music.” Lady Gaga has said that she doesn’t know what her identity would be if there were no David Bowie. John Lennon admired his individuality. Artists d...

The Great One was more than an athlete

“If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better for people coming behind you, and you don’t do that, you are wasting your time on this Earth.” He was an ambassador for go...

Pelé, 1980

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” He is a literal national treasure in his native...

The #42 Varsity Jacket

"I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me...all I ask is that you respect me as a human being.”For 10 seasons, he was Brooklyn. For the generations, he’s been an icon. Baseball wouldn’t b...