But 'success' is far easier to come by in modern "more organised" boxing, as you call it, because they have artificially inflated the number of...
It would not have affected Ali's legacy any more than the miserable one-sided beating Ali recieved from Holmes. Ali was obviously a shell of...
It's not just that he is so knowledgable, but he always treated everybody with respect, and also has a great sense of humour. The place won't be...
Good luck, CT; you'll be missed.
Thats harsh on Joe. I think he was a decent guy (although he did cheat on his wife). The person he hurt most out of the ring was himself. I can't...
Crete was such a bloody and costly engagement that Hitler never committed large numbers of paratroopers to battle again. It was a nasty...
I think Max Schmeling wins this thread, as much as I'm sure there are lots of nice boxers. It was obvious that Max didn't like what Hitler was...
On the other hand, Marcano proved his durability by withstanding all those punches from less padded gloves coming back at him. Maybe Lewis would...
Langford.
/I forget who said it, but there is a quote about Jack Sharkey: "He's the best fighter in the world...from the neck down."
More great info, thanks Duo. I guess the bottom line is that gloves and headgear decrease the risk of superficial injury, cuts, etc, but increase...
So, in summary, you think Calzaghe loses to: Wlad, Lennox, Tyson, Holmes, Foreman, Frazier and Ali. But that Calzaghe could defeat Dempsey,...
Sorry, are you saying you think that Dempsey and Liston probably lose to Calzaghe? As well as Louis and Marciano? So you have Wlad, Lennox and...
Duodendum: interesting thoughts on the damage a young boxers brain suffers. Some food for thought there. Thanks for sharing. It is also the case...
I'm glad you're reviewing the facts and moving toward the same conclusion I reached. Ali beat Spinks because Spinks was completely off the rails,...
