Does that mean he had to be perfect every night? That he found a way to win anyway isn't enough?
The first Schmeling fight was a beating. Of course we all know Joe spent more time on the golf course than in the gym for this fight. That Max...
For his career Langford only had 8 less ko's than Foreman and Shavers combined, and fought far better comp. The man was a marvel.
Who is ommitting any thing? As Ive stated I thought (and I would have to check again) Sam was only 6 or 7lbs heavier in their fight. I dont see...
Im not saying it's better ed, I'm saying its more indicative of who the better puncher is. If all things are equal and one guy stops a guy early...
You're losing me. What exactly are you talking about? I've already answered your question of all things being equal.
You're losing me. What exactly are you talking about? You asked everything being equal and I answered that.
This is something ai thought about but didn't just put out there in order to not sway opinions.
Lol, in not worried about you calling me names. This is a message board, I've learned to not give a **** about what people I don't personally know...
Do you not think just winning the title would have elevated him in stature? I'll give an example. Joe Frazier wasnt considered by most to be the...
I'd say there are a number of factors to consider. When did these fights occur? What happened to these ko victims before these fights? What kind...
I agree with most of your post ed. What I d is agree with is the thought process of stopping a man in 10 is the same as in 1. On paper, yes. But...
I may be wrong, but I though Langford was only 6 or 7lbs heavier in his fight with Ketchel. I also know little of Ketchels vices, but he was in...
Very interesting take.
What would have happened had Ketchel not died shortly after his newspaper loss to Sam Langford in 1910? There was supposed to be a fight for the...