Yes, Hearns did not have the greatest jaw in the world. He was still only KO'd once at welter, by Ray Leonard, a certified ATG who could crack...
The best thing Cotto could do for himself in this fight would be to tighten up his defense. He's always been horribly open up the middle, which is...
What Cotto needs most of all is to tighten up his defense. He lets way too much hit him right up the middle, that's why Margarito's uppercuts and...
Leonard Hagler Whitaker Pac Hearns Mayweather Ranked on resume of fighters beaten and accomplishments.
Why should losing a fight to another fighter who is the favorite, has less fights, less ring wear, has been fighting at a weight longer, etc. etc....
Some blood and guts warriors are pretty skilled, so I don't think they should be disqualified for that alone. You have a point about Duran losing...
Agreed. For me there are some other notable contenders, (Marciano-Walcott I, Hearns-Duran, Jackson-Graham) but this is probably tops.
That was a beautiful boxing lesson. Everytime someone says Hagler was a brawler because they've only seen the Hearns and Mugabi fights I want to...
Barrera simply cannot deal with the speed and unpredictability of the young Pacquiao. What's more, Barrera's style from the mid 90s was much more...
Good nomination. As is Vasquez, as Thread Stealer points out.
40s: Jake LaMotta 50s: Rocky Marciano, Carmen Basilio 60s: Tiger 70s: Frazier, Duran. Late 70s into early 80s would be Matthew Saad Muhammad, (who...
Good shout. That was a great back and forth affair. :good
So why doesn't he prove it? Why is he always content to fight second raters instead? And why are his fans content to see him fight second...
RIP Joe, always a warrior and a champion. Thanks for the report from the funeral Henry, it's much appreciated.
Credit where credit is due, I seldom agree with PP but he was probably the closest in this thread. Although at least I can say I didn't get...
