Pavlik was tough, but he was a slow starter. Gerald in his time was the fastest starter in boxing next to Tyson, he stops Pavlik in 1 or 2.
I actually am leaning toward Taylor in a decision because he get can usually land first and more often in exchanges therefore getting the better...
Wasn't Qawi who gave Holyfield the live of his life?
Pep, Greb, or Armstrong I'd guess. I count out Ray Robinson because slugged it out a lot with opponents and probably gave up some rounds in the...
Anyone else you'd pick for this thread?
Who was best at defending it and prospering in spite of it?
Foreman knocks out Tua. Foreman having more power, longer reach, and those lethal uppercuts would stop him. Tua's chin is not as granite as some...
I had a sparring partner who was 6'7" that I would do this to. I don't think I did it as smoothly as Duran or Pep though. I've seen James Toney...
What gives you the impression of Mayweather's height being illegitimate? He looked considerably taller than Pacquiao and Hatton.
I think Paul Williams is listed at 6'3"
The other thing Ali had that others often fail to mention is height and reach. When the athleticism wanes fighters with enough length can remain...
Where does Andre Ward stand in this?
I was about to ask why they havn't been mentioned yet.
Exactly Hearns lands Hagler steps back, then holds on a for a second "And it's a good left by Hagler!"
He said that years ago and fought twice.