Probably because they are so much more skillful than the old fighters, that they take less punishment in the ring. Easy now... I'm only joking!
I don't get anything in a bunch! I just don't like, when someone else tells me what to think - especially when it isn't true! I'm sure you can...
How many times do I have to say, that I don't believe today's boxers are superior to the old-timers? I have said over and over again, that I don't...
Greb fought at a time, when there was far less international competition than today. Fighting the same Americans over and over again, doesn't...
They knew how to survive, would be more like it!
More is firmly in 2nd place on the list. That Moore should be holding the record, is one of those myths, that is hard to kill. For so many years...
No, the record belongs to Billy Bird.
You're right, fan knowledge also seems to be at an all-time low. I mean, just recently I saw someone claim, that Archie Moore holds the all-time...
Thanks for the advice. I realize, that my knowledge of the oldtimers is sorely lacking - so I'll do just that!
I didn't know that... but if you say so, I'll take your word for it!
I'm curious to know... what exactly made Greb's era far far far superior to today?
I think you missed my point: That an old observer of boxing will almost always be most impressed by what he saw as a young man.
So many of those who actually saw both men in action picked Fitz to win? What a shocker!
Ok, you don't want to address my question (post #44) - which is perfectly fine, as that of course is up to you. But how about the term "lover...
After a 2½ year layoff, following the Maxim defeat, Robinson picked Ralph "Tiger"Jones as his second comeback opponent - obviously expecting an...
