I think the Conn situation is kind of unfair either way. Was it fair for Conn to lose his ranking because he served in the military? Was it fair...
Some of these champions might have been the best. The issue of which ones PROVED themselves the best is where the rubber hits the road....
I think one issue here is how good one thinks Firpo was. Some seem to equate him with Baer, as they were around the same size and were punchers....
Off history, which white heavyweight would you say got the rawest deal? Also, who was shafting them? Wouldn't it be the establishment which was...
I am not going down the rabbit holes of these diversions. I am only interested in taking an overview of the facts. From 1882 to 1937, Americans...
What is the logic? I just pointed out that for the last 63 years of the 20th century all the champions other than Marciano and Johansson were...
The big thing they have going for them is that they are easily available going way back. If the NBA ratings were available, I would use them....
That is interesting. I have the 1976, 1980, and 1981 editions, and all call it "KO 6" as just a regular fight. I scanned even older editions...
I like Carnera. For all the weak chin criticism, I think Carnera might well take a better punch than Firpo. Firpo was KO'd 3 times in 37 fights....
I think it at least worthwhile to wonder how many white champions there would have been w/o the color line. I assume he grant is considering that...
"it was offficially billed as an exhibition" The old Ring Record Book listed it as a real fight in Louis' record. The guys who compiled it were...
"Louis did not perform well against black opponents" All of whom were champions. "Buddy Baer. Who did he beat." Besides Galento, Nathan...
Suzie I think you are confusing all-time rankings with rankings at any given month. Those nine names you listed are important if we consider...
"LaStarza's record did not merit a number 1 ranking." After Charles blows a fight to Valdes who was coming off 4 losses in 5 fights? Who was...
Just on LaStarza, a lot is being made of the Jones' fights, but it doesn't mean much to me as the "story" told doesn't make any real sense. Jones...
