At one point in the 1990s. End of 1995. George Foreman was lineal champion. Frank Bruno was WBC. Bruce Seldon was WBA. Francois Botha was IBF....
Middleweight in the 1960s. They were a lot of close competive fights that went the distance and rematches and trilogies. Very evenly matched....
None. He wouldn't be able get his stamina back. He was alright on exhibition with fighters who would get knocked out or dive early. But any good...
My time line is solid. Let's forget anything from November 1980 onwards then. Much of what I highlighted still fits. It also cuts out what was...
I remember regularly British title fights produced some classics and they often went 15 rounds too. British boxing is weaker today because they...
His has a great record. Definitely the greatest welterweight from the UK.
Nel Tarleton Jock McAvoy Tommy Martin Peter Kane Terry Allen Joe Erskine
About to turn pro with Frank Maloney.
Sure. They do love KOs. They love excitement. Gerrie Coetzee KO Leon Spinks in 1 round, the same Leon Spinks who beat Ali and went 15 with him the...
Cooney was hyped as the #2 because he was box office gold. It is debatable whether Jimmy Young was even among the top 12 when Cooney beat him....
To underline what myself and others have noticed. Mike Tyson was a 1980s era fighter. Larry Holmes was 1970s/1980s George Foreman was 1970s....
A lot depends on their body's tolerance and response to more steroids.
Trevor Berbick beat John Tate, Muhammad Ali and Greg Page between June 1980 and June 1982. And went 15 rounds with peak Larry Holmes. In that...
Absolutely true. Frank Bruno is a good example. He got two shots at world title in 1980s and failed. Retired for almost 3 years with a bad eye and...
Does anyone have any actual stats on the premise? Are light heavyweights actually less likely to be killed boxing than lightweight? And if so,...
