Never thought of this matchup...and it's a good one. I lean toward Walcott but a well trained clean Dokes could pull a rabbit out of the hat here....
I've often mulled this one over in my head and almost every time I pick Ali. At his best his reflexes and speed were ridiculous. When I watch the...
I agree...Walcott.
I want to say Sharkey but I'm trying to think of a Dempsey opponent he could've beaten. None come to mind.
Give max a snappy consistent jab to compliment that right hand and he would've been very tough to beat. Every time I watch him on film I find...
I like Tunney as I do so many of the old time fighters but my nostalgia can't get in the way of reason. Tyson would be a bad matchup for Tunney....
Thank you jowcol for your response, and red cobra as well. Couldn't agree more. As a fan of the game since the early 70's I've watched what...
Being from New England I was a monster Hagler fan so he was my obvious favorite. After Hagler I would say Duran then Hearns then Leonard. Never...
Good point SplitNose regarding Johnson's holding back and carrying many of his opponents instead of ending matters early. I always felt that he...
Interesting opinions on all sides of this one. One opinion that tend to agree with is choklabs regarding the different gloves that Johnson wore...
Like h_hs said, it's all about styles and Dempsey has the right style for Bonavena. Dempsey by KO in 3 or 4.
Gentleman Jim?
I agree with Seamus. Although no fancy dan by a long shot, Rocky was a better boxer than Max. Give Max a good consistent jab to keep Marciano at...
This has always been one of the tougher mythical matchups for me to decide a winner. The problem I have isn't with Marciano, it's with Johnson....
I think Fists of Fury is correct in his description of "Prime" or "Peak" but whatever the case I think Ali would've been in his "Prime" or at his...
