Never heard of him. Sounds interesting. Will look into him as soon as work stops getting in the way. So many fascinating boxing...
Thanks for the steer. Will watch this one soon.
Always found it easy to root for Lupe Pintor. Very classy and forgiving of him attending Gomez' Fiftieth, in view of Gomez' repeated and vicious...
Good post. The line about Monzon resonated. Although he isn't my favourite fighter, I find him the most intriguing and elusive of them all -...
Agree. Vivid and thought-provoking description of a fantasy Hagler v Monzon showdown.
Montreal was a fine fine win for RD. But the greatest win of all time? Very big claim, that. And while I'm not disputing the win - haven't...
I love reading about your city. Such a rich history - and the beauty of some of those neighbourhoods. For a long while there (mid 1940s, say, to...
Never heard of it. Thanks for the steer. Will check it out. Are you from Philly? I think Philly is one of the two most fascinating cities in...
'Ali is Ali'. Exactly.
Duran didn't fight better competition than Ali. And Ali didn't enjoy the 3 advantages you list against 'all his opponents'. Get your facts right.
'Fundamentals are the crutch of the talentless'. That's a deep one!
Duran is far from my favourite fighter. Have to say, however, that your 'evaulation' of the fighter is terribly wrongheaded. He was never cowed...
Pushed Hagler to the brink of defeat? Have you actually watched the fight? Respect to RD for going the distance with a peak Hagler. All the...
'Fought the better competition'? I don't think so.
He didn't push Hagler to the brink and he didn't 'spank' Barkley, either.
