Especially once Wlad unified and got very busy. It became a race for the contenders to cash out against him.
They were both great. Of course Vitali doesn't have a very good resume....he began his career as a kick boxer, didn't turn pro until 25, retired...
Holyfield targeted Lewis' chest and heart with jabs in their rematch and it was actually very effective.
...both men have only been stopped 3 times in long grueling careers of 50+ fights. I think something would have to give here.
He had lots of charisma and a great voice... But he was in large part a melodramatic carnie. It's cute when certain posters appeal to him as an...
Baer was a phenomenal athlete. He was naturally strong, quick, and agile with great endurance. He only lacked hand speed because he loaded up...
I appreciate the correction. I was looking back too far. Valdes was named logical contender after Charles/Marciano 2. I suppose point still...
I think it's just bizarre how the Rock gets criticized for facing "small heavies" and "blown up light heavies" when he was actually almost always...
People forget that Cockell was a comeback opponent to test the Rock's facial injuries. In addition to a deep gash on his eye, Marciano had...
Rahman's failing against Oleg is all you need to know. Twice over, Rahman couldn't figure out a limited glass jawed slower boxer with a lethal...
Except Liston actually backed up all the time because he liked to control the range with his reach. Liston would step back against Big Cat's...
Liston would be the favorite because he was more consistent and had his jab as a anchor. He has the ability to win by stoppage or on points....
Leonard was an overwhelming favorite and this isn't hard to find information. I literally just googled "Leonard Duran odds"...
Actually insisting "Ray was no loser" is not accepting it. Wanting to focus attention to the rematch is not accepting it. Ray lost to Duran in...
Johnson was being considered a leading contender for the Rock until Moore beat him the final time.
