I think the truth of the matter is somewhere in the middle, as it usually is. Langford deserved a title shot far more than any of the other black...
It wasnt Davey Day. Thats for sure. Thats what you are fishing for but not even close.
I cant find any mention of Fulton decking Willard in their exhibition in the area newspapers. If you are quoting a source out of New York Id take...
Not sure where this guy got his information from but Pender did not drop Fullmer and it was not a split decision. Penders corner didnt stop the...
I thought Robinson beat him in both fights and wasnt he supposed to have thrown the loss to Downes? I find it hard to believe Fullmer was...
Honestly I think its his bout with Willard. In that fight hes forced to go on the offense a lot and not just hang back and counter. You get to see...
After Marciano retired Moore was the best heavyweight in the world.
I think Maxim was his best win at light heavyweight even though he got robbed of it. After that its Durelle and Wagner. At heavyweight Id go with...
Agreed. Williams finds his way into TONS of posts on this forum despite a record so thin itd disappear if it turned sideways.
Does George Carpentier count? He had beaten Billy Wells twice, Gunboat Smith, and put up a good fight against Joe Jeanette before turning 21.
Thats not true. His prison back story is well documented. If the authors of the Quarry book made that statement, or if Quarry did they were flat...
His late start and lack of experience is a good argument for some of his inconsistent performances. How many fighters can say they stood toe to...
Before Louis was 22 he had beaten Carnera, Baer, Uzcudun, and Levinsky. He was definitely up there as a young phenom. I wouldnt say his opposition...
Tyson and Patterson stand out.
Patterson
