Quarry was basically done after the second Frazier fight. Nothing to do with age, just damage. As Longhhorn71 stated, Quarry took the Norton fight...
It did matter with Norton. A version of Quarry from a few years before would have probably stopped Norton.
Agree. Spinks shouldn't even enter into the conversation.
So what? That doesn't mean it was a great win. It's not Tyson's fault Spinks posed no threat to him. Tyson himself doesn't regard this win that...
Obviously, but that doesn't make it a great fight.
Exactly. Spinks was no threat to Tyson at all. Tyson knew it and doesn't even regard that win as that great.
Lyle fought a very rusty Foreman who just didn't seem to be focused, especially trying to adjust to Clancy, his new trainer.
Yes, they were both in great condition.
Actually was in the process of editing the post to say Joe looked heavier than what was mentioned in your post. As far as the actual weight, that...
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The Ali that fought Foreman would probably have not gotten hit "cleanly" by Shavers. Also, that Ali would have most likely knocked out Shavers.
Enough of this. Tillis didn't fight the Shavers that fought Ali. Too difficult to assess punching power (who hit harder) from different years and...
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No way is Tyson stopping Douglas of the Tokyo fight in one. This is completely over rating '88 Tyson. Remember, Tyson never fought such a...