My favourite ever boxing book. It feels like Louis is actually talking to you...it was released a couple of years before Joe's death, it's real...
Joe Louis would have had a very good chance. Ali's career proved he could be stunned, hurt or floored. I am pretty convinced that Louis had the...
This seems to indisputably close the case.
Joe Louis did not win the title in June 1936 - but June 37. June 36 was when Louis was kayoed by Schmeling.
Mendoza - sorry to appear pedantic but the Mathis fight wasn't a title fight? Dokes was iirc; but you are right with your sentiment that they were...
Adam, I respect your vast knowledge of boxing history so I;m sure you remember that the Lewis-Ruddock & Bowe-Holy fights in the Autumn of'92 were...
And gets a pass by some for one of the most blatant ducks of his No. 1 contender ever...in the same ball park in "ducking" terms as Ali's...
My goodness this is shocking, time is moving way too fast. I remember when I was a kid and Foster was champ, my Mum spoke in awe of Bob...
Can only echo all the good things said about Joe/John. ESB is irreplaceably poorer for his passing. RIP.
Many on this board underrate Joe Louis' footwork. I think it's too subtle to be appreciated by some who prefer flash & style over substance and...
Perry, I respect your opinion(s) but do you REALLY think Manila Ali beats ANY version of Holmes? Really? I don't see Ali Manila beating a...
Frazier for the reasons mentioned above, plus he definitely had 15 hard rounds in his tank...we don't know if 1964 Clay had that... I've always...
Anyone who thinks that SRL's WHOLE career was "smoke and mirrors" should watch this. Pre-retina surgery Leonard was a great, great fighter. Imo,...
I can't believe anybody would take this thread seriously. I popped in through curiousity. it's 5 minutes of my life I will never get back...
Hearns apparently had 12 kayoes in 163 amateur fights. Gives the lie to the "punchers are born not made" axiom.
