Yes, he was!
Monzon jealous of Hagler? Head-scratching comment.
Agree with every word of this calm reasonble post. As another poster said (apologies: can't recall who said it - and I am too lazy to read every...
Smart post.
Agree with every single word of this. I don't doubt that it was thrilling fight to watch live. I don't question the exceptional level of skill...
You're right, Drew101. Jackson was really good, as well. Both Schenkel and Jackson were less excitable than H C - and more sheerly likable.
That's the guy!
Chris Schenkel. Like I said, he called Hearns v Benitez for ABC and I think (can't swear to it, because it is not a fight I want to revisit) he...
Do you remember the announcer who deputised for Cosell on ABC in the early 80s? He called ABC's highlights replay of Hearns v Benitez, for one....
Same. The greatest sportscaster for me was Cosell. Yes, I know he was pompous and self-regarding. He thought he was part of the event, critics...
'I think Gomez was just as talented as Sanchez'. I think you're right. Insightful post.
Watched it today. Love the old Tim Ryan/Gil Clancy CBS telecasts. Pity about the ghostly picture quality, although I've seen worse. Respect to...
Sound post. Gomez is not one of my favourite fighters, because I dislike dirty fighters. I can see, though, that he was truly great. He's a...
Late to the discussion. Your comment made me chuckle, Tin_Ribs. Gomez was a pugilistic marvel at 122 - and a dirty cheating borderline sadist at...