After I caught the boxing bug, my grandfather who worked at a library and would take this book "John Durant’s The Heavyweight Champions" out for...
For his health I wished he had stopped after Manila. I don't really think the fights after Manila affect his legacy one way or the other. He did...
C fighter against an A+ possibly greatest heavyweight of all time = no contest
I just watched Ali-Frazier 1 on your YouTube Channel - excellent quality!
I think he beats Julian and possibly Hearns, I 50-50 on that.
I agree with him, Fury knows how to fight, knows all tricks and most importantly can make adjustments.
Pros: Size, strength, decent power; Cons: started too late, seems to be thinking about moves vs instinctive, stands straight up with chin on the...
How about Primo Carnera?
Nice match up, I take Quarry - more skills - decision.
I agree, everyone loses, its what they do when they do lose is the real test. His game plan was all wrong, too much reaching/leaning in/standing...
I thought he was quicker and had more stamina before he seemed to muscle up after Rocky V. Still had that hook but was slower.
I think it would be similar to the Cooney fight but slightly easier for Holmes.
Such fast hands and feet at 130. Truly gifted. He was entertaining and I always made it a point to watch his fights. I agree, after Rosario he...
I always thought he had a decent punch. Great potential but an underachiever; always seemed a bit lazy to me.
Below is my boxing book list, as a boxing nut, I have to say I enjoyed them all, some more than others..... Boxing Books: Read: The Heavyweight...
