30th Nov 1979 Hearns v Colbert Johnson v Galindez in new orleans Hagler v Antuofermo I Leonard v Benitez in las vegas I believe fights...
I've never seen a dull Charley Scott fight. He was in some real wars. Such a great period for welters & middlewights the late 50's, early 60's.
Yes definitely Monzon because the story transcends boxing. It's surprising that no excellent biography exists on the man as the story outside of...
I agree this was an entertaining battle. Check out Fernandez's fights against Charley Scott & the 1st Emile Griffith fight as well for classic...
I have his fight against Armand Savoie. It's a classic toe-to-toe battle with both guys extremely sharp and very busy.
Big 'Tiger' Jones fan here. Love how he would just keep coming and wear his opponent down. He was in some real exciting fights. Tough as teak....
Great match-up! I go with Paret to get a decision as he was just so damn busy. Talk about perpetual motion - his fights against Gaspar Ortega,...
I'd like to hear it too. I watched this a few days ago and thought Tapia was robbed.
I know the name of a good divorce lawyer. :lol: I ordered and my wife wrapped "Tales from the Vault" - Lee Groves (looks like an excellent...
Johnny Bratton W SD 10 Vic Cardell Excellent fight this. The quality shots came from Bratton but the heavier workload was all Cardell. I had...
LaMotta would moider him.
I'm not so sure. Turner had trouble with slick boxers (the Saxton & Dupas fights are examples), and Billy Graham is a crafty operator. I tend to...
Cornelius Boza-Edwards always made the other guy fight.
Think about the conditions that night in Manila. Look at Carlos Padilla's shirt after rd 4. It's absolutely drenched. Then think about what Ali &...
Griffith was in some pretty exciting fights though. The 2 Gaspar Ortega fights, the 3rd Paret fight despite the tragedy is a tremendous fight,...