Ruiz, Jr "Mr. Snickers", could easily show up at Butterbeanweight….if all the TV shows & banquets go to his head (& gut).
Re:Dempsey: " Jack loved to spend time in France. He once told a pal, “Most people think that the most beautiful women in the world are in...
Back in the 60's you had only 2 ABC Rating organizations...and Rose held both of their titles. He was The Champ, as opposed to 4-5 "champs" today...
Great points....sometimes yesterday's overlooked fights are interesting to re-evaluate.
Lionel Rose BORN June 21 1948; Drouin, Vic, Australia (Some sources report Warragul,Vic, Australia) DIED May 8 2011; Melbourne, Vic,...
Mike Rossman vs Galindez #2 might be a candidate.
Lessor Challengers who upset the Champ, but got drummed in rematch? Billy Backus beating prime Jose Napoles comes to mind?
"Green Peace" seeks a "protective species" classification for Ruiz, Jr.
Excellent prognostication.
Mathis Sr. lasted to the late rounds with Joe Frazier. He might be able to get a close decision win in a 12 rd fight.
Ruiz, Jr. vs Two-Ton Tony Galento. If they fought in the same era, obviously they would have been on a "collision" course. Who wins?
Gavilan always seemed "ready to fight". Benitez at times, showed up trying to win on "talent alone". That would be a mistake against prime...
How about Ali "clinching" / holding over a 100 times in the 12 rd. Ali v Frazier Fight #2?
Joe Frazier.....Gene Fullmer.
Joe Hipp met that criteria to some degree (USA Tuesday Night Fights).
