I think Hagler knew as did Monzon that a king is a king in his own kingdom....guys like Greb,Fitz, SRR took chances against strong champs moving...
There was no reason for Holmes not to rematch Weaver, Witherspoon,Williams,Norton, other than them being tough fights & if Holmes gave up a title...
Some guys are natural at their weight in the case of Hagler & Monzon they were 160 when in their best condition. Monzon enjoyed a reach & height...
He barely beat Weaver but remember Weaver was an 18-9 trialhorse Big underdog who gained his confidence from this fight with Holmes, a rematch was...
Very hard to say because both men were elite punchers & both could take a good shot. Foreman was slower & more open to being hit but had the reach...
I always enjoyed Earnie as an exciting fighter, and for a heavyweight who usaully fought at the 200-210 range he could hit like a mule. Losses...
I always felt that Holmes from the time King bribed John Ort of ring magazine to elevate a Holmes opponent Tom Prator in the tournament to his...
I was a big fan of Johnson's action style while Stevenson has avoided tough fights (must be a reason Stevenson wont fint anyone) Johnson by stop
Nino lost 2x to Archie Moore who most felt was the danger but I think they were attemping to remarket Nino for Rocky's 50th fight but Nino lost...
Joe Louis fought guys bigger than anyone on that line up and heavy guys as well. Louis accually had more trouble with the smaller more experienced...
Funny thing is when he fought Michael Spink in Spinks 1st ever heavyweight fight he lost & Spinks was thought to be the weaker challenge and...
The guys you mentioned are people he could have fought but his title is also protected by the organization he gets it from and that is much like...
I agree, Wilders best fight has been Ortiz & Stilverne was another overweight 80's heavyweight. The jury is out for me on Wilder, even against...
Yes Holmes big fight was Norton and Norton was beaten by Shavers & dropped 2x by Ledoux in a draw after that fight. When he fought Weaver 18-9...
Most heavyweight Champions have not met prime heavyweights of other era's while also prime so naturally it would be hard to fight the various...
