How many have fought with parkinson's? Parkinson's syndrome is physical but mental also as timing and reflexes diminish. I would say thats pretty important in boxing.
Pacquiao-Bradley I was a very close fight and could've gone either way. It was the closest of their 3 fights, actually. Peterson-Diaz was a very close fight and could've gone either way.
I said "rampant". I do not believe steroid use was rampant in boxing in the 60's. But by the 80's it sure was.
Ezzard Charles and Ray Robinson come to mind as guys who most likely fought with similar conditions but we could list many others who were on the slippery slope to PD.
I think the crossover from pro wrestling/bodybuilding was earlier than most might suspect. No, certainly not rampant in the 50's... but towards the end of the 60's I think it was gaining momentum. I don't think Bob Hazleton was the first. Again, this isn't a thread on popular opinions.
Pac Bradley 1 was not close. Not even a little close. Pac won 10 outta 12. Still dont understand how anyone can seriously say this was a close fight. Unbelievable!!!!
Every time someone mentioned Pac-Bradley 1 it has to be mentioned that Marquez-Pac 3 was as bad a robbery. It wasn't close, Marquez won a good 9 rounds. And it's not said enough, so I guess it's an unpopular opinion.