There's no doubt that Frazier died embittered about Ali. I have to say, I enjoyed the book, and in all reality, there's not enough written or said...
I can't believe the efforts that some make to discredit Joe Frazier.
If Naseem had McGuigan's mentality, discipline and commitment, now that would've been some fighter.
Read this book many years ago. Ali was going through one of his many revivals at the time thanks to the Will Smith / Michael Mann film 'Ali'...
Thanks for mentioning that documentary - I didn't know about it and I looked it up and watched it today. Good film. And you're right - he came...
Not sure he had a great chin, but his ability to get back to his feet and come back strong was always compelling. Some fighters, they get hurt,...
I don't think you're wrong about the Alicea fight, because the actual shot that put Naz down wasn't much, but the shot immediately before affected...
On what level did Hamed 'destroy' Kelly? Did he knock him unconscious? Nope. Did he end his career? Nope. Kelly only just missed the count. By...
He may well have been - but the issue in the post fight run down was that Hamed told Kelly he (Kelly) was the best he'd ever boxed, and then told...
I don't think I ever said he was 'badly hurt' - but I think he was hurt. Even Kelly's jab looking to be jolting Hamed for me. Perhaps some of this...
...by the way, if Hamed had decided to go again, just because it would make a great fight - I'd have a lot more respect for Hamed.
I make no comments on Hagler/Hearns at all. I can see how Kelly had no leverage to get a rematch - Hamed was the champ and he defended his belt...
Following the 'heavy punchers' thread I thought I'd blow the dust off this one again. Immediate thoughts were 'how did Hamed escape defeat'? It...
I can't see Toney coming out of this with a victory. Joe knocks him out. Didn't they use James Toney as the actor that played Joe in the Will...
I think it was a parody of my response? (Which I probably earned) Apologies for any offence caused. You clearly know your stuff and you're...
