Burt, people still have no concept how great Tunney was. And remember, since Jack won the title in 1919 and Tunney still in Marines, Gene studied...
I agree. It would be interesting to see Floyd fight a boxer and counterpuncher that made him lead. I think the Pac fight would be interesting...
RXCELLENT! until Whitakre, all the Duva fighters were. built up on nonpuncher glassjaw pasttheirprime slow types. Even Duva said czyz should thank...
Thanks! I just might get Captain Morgan and his crew to sail me to the fight.
R U SERIOUS. DO YOU REALLY EXPECT TO TAKEN SERIOUSLY. You know he didn't avoid Bumphus. Bumphus was nothing. AARON had just finished the fight w/...
That is not true. My brother lived in Cincy at the time and Pryor would have fought Godzilla in his cave for a shot at the title. Espana wanted...
Gil Clancey himself sat Pryor down and told him to be quiet and proceded to call contenders, one of whom was Mamby. This is in late 1979. ALL of...
Me too. Cooney never showed the fortitude and toughness people on here give him. the cooney they talk of is a myth. more so than the "GREAT"...
Arguello did't become a cokehead and druggy until after he retired after Pryor 2. He was not one in 1983 while still a fighter.
For this fight coming up on Saturday, instead of buying on payperview, the movie theater has it on their screens for $15.00. It should be nice on...
Still the 1. Any list you read has him at the top. When you say taken over in recent years by many, are you meaning here on this classic forum?...
I don't know anyone from my generation born in the 30s, who have him anywhere but top 5. Many 1. The single greatest pure boxer I have ever seen...
I bought it too. I was a sucker for ppv back then. But it was cheaper by far. I reached my lowpoint when I bought Scott Frank vs. Ken Arlt. for 9...
there is the world boxing hall of fame ceremony every year out here in California and Pintor is already in it. Good place to get picks of yourself...
Where I come from (for the last 70 years watching fights) Pasadena, we saw all the best banties and are very informed. Watch the Muniz and...
