Interesting posts guys but where did these new strategies and skills come from. The old school strategy did work back then why did it need to...
Thanks for the replies guys! Could it be that strategies changed over time rather than skill? From relying more on in fighting to relying more on...
Hello everyone, Now I know everyone doesn't judge the old timers so harshly but I"ve seen some shocking amounts of disrespect from people in...
I don't take much stock in what Corbett thought of Sullivan. They both hated each other so they were both unfair in how they judged each other's...
I think Sullivan by TKO here don't know when cause Willard could take it when at his best. Based on reports Sullivan is too fast and hits too hard...
Slavin challenged Sullivan in 1889 according to page 202 in Pollack''s book. Goddard wasn't on the scene as a challenger until 1889 when he had...
Great post Janitor! I really enjoyed reading those quotes. Sullivan knew more about boxing than he gets credit for. That last quote though sounds...
Yes, I can see Sullivan being more like Dempsey both pretty much non stop firing with both barrels when at their best. However just my opinion I...
Thanks guys! So Sullivan may have been somewhat like a Max Baer. Alot of pure raw power without much timing or skill to go with. Then who would...
Hello everyone new to the forums and have always enjoyed boxing history and I've enjoyed what I've learned here on this forum from other posters...
I think Sullivan does have the edge in stamina. I mean even when fat and completely past it he still went 21 rounds with a prime Jim Corbett and...
