When asked if he ran for political office, if elected, what his policy would be regarding the present race troubles in the South, John L. Sullivan...
Jeffries noted that some discussed what harm might come to Johnson should he win. “They have pictured the negro as being shot, hanged or mobbed in...
Not sure Cooney was ever going to beat Holmes, but IF the goal was to maximize his preparation and ability to do so, then he probably needed more...
Decision? No, Berbick wins by KO. By 1986, Berbick was very sharp, coming off a win over Pinklon Thomas. Cooney had sat on the shelf for large...
Just because they believed a white man should own the championship did not mean they didn't get along with black fighters like Langford who was a...
If not Johnson, then either Langford or Jeannette. If not them, then Wills.
Actually, Liston's best chance would be in the first fight, because Louis always improved in rematches. Whatever adjustments he needed to make in...
It's a real fight, and Joe does not escape unscathed, possibly hurt and decked at some point, but at the end of the day, he was faster, with...
Donaire’s power comes through for him.
This is one of those where you'd have to see it to know. I can see scenarios where either one winds up winning by knockout. I can see Louis calmly...
It's really a closer call than it should be. And yet, McCall has the better single win, and the rest of his resume is not too shabby by...
The thing is, Louis' aggressive in your face style lent itself to getting hit harder on occasion, because he took risks in order to knock out his...
I think Ezzard Charles gives Liston huge problems. He had the combination of speed, footwork, skill, experience, and just enough pop to get...
Trinidad had big advantages in height and reach, he was a natural at the weight, with heavy hands and one punch power, and excellent condition to...
You might be right. But then again, if Sonny Banks can deck Ali with a hook, if Doug Jones can stagger him with a right, and Henry Cooper can...
