The old trainiers used to constantly stress neck exercises so it can act as shock absorber....
They are both too past their primes for this to be interesting....
Hagler by close decision....
Adrenaline causes the "fight or flight" response in your body that used up a lot of energy. The anticipation caused your adrenale glands to work...
Good list. I'd include Jackson's victory over Godfrey....
Duanne Bobick http://www.amazon.com/Joe-Gans-Biography-American-Champion/dp/0786439947/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240479297&sr=1-1
Ali Liston Foreman Frazier...
At the Woldgast vs Rivers fight the ref was Woldgast's manager and he pulled Woldgast up "since he landed on top," and gave Woldgast the victory....
I didn't realize that his right arm was damaged. That helps explain his style....
A strong neck is the shock absorber for the chin. Easier to build up your neck than your chin....
Jack Johnson if you can find footage of him. The uppercut was his best punch....
Interesting point of view. He was also the only champ to win a 70-plus-round fight....
Arguello was a true great. He carried the torch for Nicaragua at last year's Olympic opening ceremony....
The original Rocky song is good but they over-used it....
Great post. I remember hearing that Duran said Thompson was the best puncher he faced....
