He also would freely admit, like when he was commentating for HBO, that he wanted no part of “these big young strong guys.” It was part of his...
As I recall, it was seen as a misguided move and wasn’t impressive. It just was. His most notable opponent was Boone Kirkman, who lasted the three...
Foreman vs. Five were exhibitions and thus didn’t appear on Foreman’s official record. But they were televised on ABC’s Wide World of Sports and...
In his first career, I doubt if Foreman was afraid of anyone. But he was smartly managed. Through 1970 he was taking the future champion route,...
I’m a troll and a liar? I strive to contribute posts of value to this forum while keeping my figurative mouth shut when I don’t have something to...
Watching Ali defend his title monthly, early 1976, on free network prime-time TV.
So many… Ellis vs. Liston, WBA title, 1969 Patterson vs. Folley Holmes vs. Weaver II, 1981 Holmes vs. Thomas, September 1985 Frazier vs. Ali II,...
And mine.
Yaqui Lopez. From everything I’ve read, seen, and experienced, the man just did his job.
I’ve always believed that those in boxing would make far greater money with a simpler system: one world champion in each of nine weight divisions,...
Don Dunphy, anyone? I think Jerry Quarry worked an HBO card or two. Did Kenny Norton ever work an HBO card?
While they’ve hosted some great fights, I’m not a fan of any of them except for Cruiser. They’re unnecessary. (Although I do enjoy typing...
I think I read that the Great Depression combined with WW2 and its aftermath caused nutrition to fall by the wayside for several years.
I doubt that the guest star commentators are prepped as well as the guys who do it regularly for a living. Jake and Vikki LaMotta, along with...
I don't remember what fight it was, but it was obviously before this kind of thing became commonplace. Anyway, each fighter was wearing a...
