Could not have said it any better...SRL wins...but it would be one hell of a scrap and Leonard would definitely feel the effects afterwards!! (I...
Liston eventually stops "The Cincinnati Cobra"--too much power--too much reach---AND, the secret ingredient--too much boxing skill. We all know...
The Mike Tyson of 1988 vintage would have been a very tough opponent for ANY HW in boxing history--(including Ali, Louis, etc.) He was one hell of...
In hindsight, both fighters should have hung up the gloves after this grueling war!
I believe that quote came from Jerry Izenberg--long time sportswriter for the Newark Star-Ledger. (And that quote absolutely nailed it--the fight...
IMHO Ali and Frazier were about 70-75% of what they were at their respective peaks when they fought in Manila.
Sonny had chronic left knee problems that were originally sustained while training for the Patterson fights--it was still an issue (along with his...
From February 1962 to February 1964 Sonny Liston fought a total of 2 rounds!! (Both Patterson KO's were only a round each.) Combine that with lax...
I definitely believe Sonny tanked the second fight--but not the first. (He came into the first fight WAYYYY overconfident and more or less trained...
I think Hearns had more overall natural talent--which translated into being more skilled. Lewis had excellent boxing fundamentals but Hearns had...
To quote a timeless proverb: "A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will."
Great points--you make a strong case for Bugner going the distance against JJW!
If Walcott could KO Ezzard Charles he could stop Joe Bugner...just my humble opinion.
I'd also pick "Jersey Joe"--more tools in the toolbelt with sneaky hard punching power. UD or late stoppage.
IMHO I would need to show 2 fights. The first being the 64' fight against Sonny Liston when Ali wins the title. Then show the 67' fight against...
