There's probably different views here, my understanding of the definition of the criteria for lineage to pass is that "universally recognised" is...
@MaccaveliMacc FYI, I've just edited my last post, explaining I hadn't chosen my words carefully enough when explaining the circumstances under...
Arguably Hart vs Root was #1 vs #2, as nominated by the retiring champion in the absence of published rankings. In the Charles and Holmes...
My honest answer to your question on Hart is, I've never considered the question before. He is listed as such here -...
Lineal champ? No. #1 HW? Yes. My understanding is that a boxer can attain lineage under either of two circumstances: 1. Beating the lineal...
Nah, I don't see it, MM. Whilst also clearly outmatched, at least Byrd exhibited some skill.
Not even Byrd could have scored for Pavlik.
If I were forced to assign a single weight division at which I rank each fighter the highest, my top 20 p4p would be: SRR - WW Greb - MW Langford...
Good shout. The Wlad vs Mormeck mismatch, for example, would have been more apt.
I don't usually find one sided schoolings all that entertaining, but after reading the one delivered by McGrain in this thread, I have sudden urge...
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Did your boxer contest a professional bout before 1935?
To be fair, Pug, it's wholly unreasonable to expect a politician to consider the relative merits of legalising same sex marriage and how best to...
I'd be happy to run one, but on the understanding I can't commit to how quickly I'll respond due to a variety of real world commitments. Either...
I can believe the 168lbs (from memory) his trainer claimed. Equally I can believe the 163lbs you estimated. Either way, it's immaterial to my...
