Shields did seem to have a tough chin....interestingly not against Bentiez though. That was a very curious fight. Shields, who had stood up...
Cuevas had a wrecking ball left hook. It didn't necessarily take you to dreamland but it could sure bust your face or jaw.
It's not surprising Ali had a thing for pro wrestling. He was a great admirer of Gorgeous George and admits he stole George's habit of...
Enjoyed reading this. I was a big fan of "King Carlos" in the day and agree he is underrated. He wasn't great but when he was motivated, was...
This is an interesting match-up just going by names. Two ethnic types with 4 syllables and 4 vowels in each name! Anyway, what's the outcome...
I used to collect boxing mags and had hundreds from the mid 70's to early 80's. All the titles that were available at the time. About 1995, I took...
I believe Green did win a hard fought decision over Price. A classic boxer-puncher bout.
A lot come to mind: 1. Benitez-Hope-Mo was absolutely destroyed by beautiful overhand right. He was out for several minutes. 2....
I see a close decision win for Monzon. Leonard would do his cute stuff. It wouldn't impress Monzon but it would impress the judges as always. This...
My timeframe for following boxing was 1975-1985 so my fighters come from that era: 1. Pipino Cuevas 2. Carlos Palomino 3. Salvador Sanchez...
Let's say the ring is 6' by 6'. In such a tiny ring, some skills like footwork and speed would not be a factor. To make it even more interesting,...
I remember the boxing mags at the time loved Rossman. It seemed they were always playing him up. He had skill; he was a classic smooth...
Foreman easily ko's all the guys who fought Marciano and then ko's Rock. Can you imagine ancient Archie Moore decking George the way he did Rocky?
Interesting question. Both were great champions although Sal never got the chance to prove his greatness over the long haul. Just for the hell of...
If Lalonde fights at true lt. hvy and not the stripped down model that was ko'd by Leonard, I think Donny is too big and strong for Rocky. Lalonde...
