Anybody know why the rematch didn't happen in September? Baer instead fought Pat Comiskey that month, while Louis didn't fight again until...
It's interesting to compare and contrast Rock Newman's management strategies with Bowe to Rappaport & Jones' strategies with Cooney. I think...
I think Rock had a reasonably solid plan for Riddick Bowe. As a fresh pro, Bowe appeared on cable regularly. A couple of years in he matched Bowe...
When George came back at age 38 it was considered very old for a fighter, even a heavyweight. Remember, Foreman vs. Cooney was billed as "Two...
I don't remember the particulars, but Tony Tubbs was penalized for coming in too heavy for Tyson. Regarding Louis having to come in below a...
Jose Torres. He became a top-notch writer after retiring from the ring.
Louis KO 1 Schmeling. Lots of pre-war tension prior to this one; its' influence and repercussions were felt WAY beyond boxing. Additionally, you...
I'd sure love to see us get back to one World Champion (wouldn't we all?). And I love the idea of regional belts for fighters to work their way up...
I think I go easier on a lot of commentators than some other posters do. I didn't mind and even enjoyed some of the guys mentioned. That said,...
That was a great card on ABC prime-time free tv - four bouts broadcast from three different cities (Las Vegas, Landover MD, and Knoxville, TN)....
Cool. I like stuff like this - video of uncelebrated in-between fights involving past greats. I wonder what Clayton saw there to call a halt to...
Holmes vs. Shavers 1. Holmes just seemed sort of average, though highly rated, before the Shavers fight. Against Earnie was the first time he...
No, Time magazine has been in existence since 1923. Life magazine was purchased by Time's owner in 1936. Time's emphasis was on the news. Life's...
Yeah, as I recall there was no call for a third fight after New Orleans. Everybody knew about Spinks' troubles and how he blew the rematch, while...
If it happened during the first half of 1979 I'd pick Ali. The last half of 1979 is pick 'em for me. January 1980 on, it's Spinks. If, say,...
