Well, was there an ATG fighter during Larry's reign? You fight who's available. Yes, Foreman bounced Frazier, but that was a diminished post FOTC...
Joe Louis took the biggest prize in sports out of mothballs, although Carnera was obviously a fighting champion who defended against two guys who...
George didn't even try. As for Larry, he'll forever be the first fighter with an unblemished record to win 20 consecutive title fights. Foreman...
Ney, I have reservations about that. I don't believe Foreman had the power to hurt Cobb. Then, it comes down to physical strength. No question Tex...
Excellent post. It bears mention that a true ATG Champion can successfully repel challenges from and defeat all comers. Larry did. Ocasio would...
Eddie Machen closed out 1955 at 11-0. In reality, Rocky would've been very long gone before Machen could be a plausible challenger for him. Rocky...
I suspect Charley Goldman might instruct Rocky to deliberately target Machen's upright arms to compromise his guard, then go after the body to...
Who would you have rather had Michael defend against at that time at 175? The division had been pretty well cleaned out, and the level of physical...
JJW accidentally backhanded Louis during their first bout, apologized profusely for it, and Louis accepted the apology, touching gloves briefly...
Carnera also used the backhand on Loughran while also deliberately stepping on Tommy's feet early. For all the criticism Primo got, he was very...
Yeah, he went from 6'5.5" to something like 4'2" but in 1978 he reached 15th in the heavyweight rankings and was being discussed as an easy...
Well, BF was certainly aware of the effects steroids had on his final opponent. Incredibly, he knocked out Bob Hazelton in ten before getting...
Good discussion. I'd like to mention something here which Floyd himself said (on camera), that he literally brought that disguise with him to all...
Floyd stated that he went straight down into a Liston uppercut instead of weaving when he lost the title. For Chuvalo though, he was weaving...
True enough. Although historic, you're right. They stunk as self contained bouts.
