Gem of a tribute from George Foreman.
Yes, he was. He was still beating formidable fighters when his health was failing.
Seems to me that a lot of posters ARE discounting J C C's chances, northpaw. Which is their prerogative, of course. Did Duran have a better chin...
Not at all sure who would win this one, despite familiarity with the careers of both fighters. Surprised at the widespread dismissal of J C C's...
You're right, Greg. I haven't heard that story in decades. Who knows?
Snap. Who can forget his lousy sportsmanship after his first fight with SRL and his fight with Benitez? The latter totally outclassed him, by...
Haven't heard the horse story before. IF true, vile behaviour. The Wallau story has to be true. He was head of ABC Sports when he gave the...
I remember reading an interview with Alex Wallau many years ago. Talked about taking an ABC film crew to Panama to profile Duran at rest. Wallau...
Interesting. Didn't know Hearns haters existed.
Agree with every word of this. So I'm not alone if finding the first SRL v Duran fight a chore to watch. Not saying those who love the bout...
Terrible referee, terrible corner. Moore was getting assaulted in there.
Agree. First watched the bout in 1990 - and it is still one of the two or three worst displays of 'refereeing' I've ever seen. Moore was getting...
Chavez was on fire that night. At his best Rosario was a frightening fighter - and Chavez bossed him from the jump. Those thudding body punches...
Agree. I've heard stories about him. Don't know if they are true. I do know he was a very competent and unobtrusive referee. Had a laid back...
