Only legit argument that I can see is that Lamon Brewster was the best heavyweight not named Chris Byrd, and was then beaten by Liakhovich. You...
This is my stance. Chris Byrd was almost universally recognized as #1, no lower than #2, and Wlad, after Peter, #2, no lower then #3. That's a...
I'd add that he a.Ran out of time and b. The ref stepped between em:hey 40 more seconds and Steve Smoger, Benitez is still getting stopped.
He's sane, he's got all his faculties, he's not bothered by lingering injuries, he's popular, and he's rich as hell. He gets to be involved at...
It's not worth your life! Oscar knew this game inside and out. Every decision he made was a smart one.
100% agree with you mate. 100%.
No, no no no no no, kid. Sparring is a constructive exercise, made for learning and growing. You want to impress the coach, man? Pick...
Eddie loved his fighters, and he wasn't operating under the laughable delusion most have that boxers are "gladiators". It's a damn sport, and a...
Accolades!
I've never subscribed to the argument that a fighter is a "quitter" for pulling out, even though I've never done it. If he's come, fought hard,...
Perfect answer. In a gritty fight against a huge opponent in his physical prime, an aging Leonard hurts the guy one time and the fight is over....
I don't think Delaney has quite the style to stay safe. I give him a damn good chance, but I gotta say Foster by late knockout. He'd catch him...
The mental durability even translates to physical; These greats all have the guts and courage and focus to hold up under pain and heavy fire....
Depends on whose textbook you are reading. His skills with Cus D'Amato's approach were masterful.
I'd reverse the order, but I agree with them. Incredible mental discipline is the single most important attribute to excel in any sport....