If we see the Tiger of the third Fullmer fight, it would not bode well for Hearns. He cannot risk an overly cautious approach against Hearns though.
Battling Jim wasn't the better man against Johnson either. Mauling and wrestling in a non-fight against your opponent for 10 rounds doesn't mean...
In Carnera's case you never got that. As far as I'm concerned, it's the best vs the best, but I take into account that not looking your best...
Perhaps, perhaps not. Strength is one factor that does not necessarily lessen with age.
McVea, Langford & Jeannette also were lucky to escape with draws against Battling Jim.
Morris was also approaching 35 years of age and insignificance in the heavyweight picture.
The uppercuts did a number on Jeffries.
Sanders only scored 1 KO after the 4th round over 14-10 Marshall Tillman. 28 of his 31 KO's were scored in 3 rounds or less. Basically I wouldn't...
He didn't do too bad in their first two fights.
I didn't say he was bad but it's fairly obvious he had no real boxing schooling. He fought on brawling instincts and was actually pretty good at...
Battling Jim was a strong 220 pound heavyweight who resembled a wrestler as much as a boxer. We know that Jack Johnson wasn't against clinching...
Chambers was also a tub of lard at 220 pounds who gassed out in 6 rounds.
Firpo could have been good if he were better schooled. Whoever his trainer was, he didn't do a good job with him. From the beginning of Firpo's US...
A fat Jack Johnson was still in better shape than 99% of heavyweights. 226 lbs at 6'1 is pushing it though, especially in a fight scheduled for 45...
The 15 round distance especially favours Carnera if he gets past the early rounds.
