Love the "mummy" defence, I have been wondering what phrase could capture his novel approach - both arms straight out -, and you have NAILED it!
Tyson was tremendously explosive - as good as I have ever seen. No doubt, his mechanics (stocky build) mean the time taken to complete the punch...
Taking leg speed, hand speed and reflexes into consideration, then appropriately scaling for the disadvantages of being big: 1 Ali 2 Everyone else...
I agree. And Ali had no answers to Jamaican fighters as was clearly shown in his poor performance against Trevor Berbick...
I am looking forward to a source as well. These are hefty claims, and if true, will be extremely interesting.
Hey Chris, If you believe Ali's best 1970s performance to be his 1971 loss in Frazier I (I don't agree, but I can see why you would say this...
I agree. It is commonly said (including by posters on this forum who should know better) that Tyson got outboxed by a journeyman. Technically...
Yes! The Duran performance is amazing, but for sheer artistry the Cuevas domination is unbeatable!
This one looks hard to beat, admittedly!!
I like it mate! But to play devils advocate for a moment, was Wayne Bethea equivalent to the '92 version of Holy that Bowe fought??
My initial vote goes to Riddick Bowe's jab on Evan Fields in the 10th round of their first matchup in 1992. Reasons? Commander Vander is...
Louis Schmeling II
Methinks Holyfield's HW reputation is built far too much on this single '96 fight with Tyson. Depends on your view of Tyson at the time, I...
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Marciano Frazier. THE War of Attrition! Today I pick Marciano, tomorrow maybe Frazier.
