Probably Fitzsimmons. A heavyweights upper body (for his day) with a lightweights legs, that allowed him to be a middleweight. From the same era;...
I remember hearing that his autopsy showed a freakishly large heart. I suspect Harry Greb may be similar in this sense. Something special that...
Most of the ones that came to my mind were mentioned. I think Tony Galento wasn't mentioned though. Not just drank, but owned the bar from what I...
Native Americans make up a tiny percentage of the US population. Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis both had some Native American ancestry if I'm not...
A lot of fighters lives are just too much to fit into a film, and many of the great boxing characters would almost seem too unrealistic for...
Came to name Canelo. Not only improved after the loss to Mayweather Jr, but also improved after the controversial win over GGG. Say what you want...
I actually like this fight. It could be a massacre depending on the era and rules applied, but both were small heavyweights (respective of their...
I think great champion's sometimes elevate their challengers resumes by the struggles those challengers give the champion. Ali in my opinion is...
I'm jealous of some of you older guys that had boxing more visible in your youth. I wasn't wealthy and my family wasn't into boxing, so I mostly...
Miguel Cotto giving Mayweather Jr. a tough fight. At that point in his career, it didn't really seem like he'd have that level of success (even in...
From what I've read, Benny Leonard might fit the bill for an old timer.
Also, just to further explain his coverage in Japan, after his fights results are talked about on mainstream TV news during the sports section...
He makes millions fighting in Japan and he is becoming a bigger and bigger celebrity here (Japan), which means he's able to be a sponsor for big...
I see. You are probably with the majority in the opinion that boxers have improved over time. Usually the reasoning I hear is that athletes have...
Two of my all time favorite heavyweights... Louis had fast hands, massive power in nice tight shots, and feet that kept him in his preferred...
