Patterson got a lot of rest during his bouts also. He was downed 20 times in his 7 title defenses. That's a lot of snooze time. Tough to beat a...
I don't think it would mean much to his legacy. He would have been expected to beat him and probably criticized for even fighting him. A loss...
Rocky wanted a big payday before retiring but there just weren't any in sight. None of the possible opponents had the interest of the fans.
Clay-Liston II. Liston faking being knocked out is funny- worth seeing more than once. Starts at 4:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eBo5kQZC0c
If he hadn't retired he would have fought a rematch with Moore.
Your claim that Marciano retired to avoid Patterson is too ridiculous to even reply to anymore. I don't even think you believe it. I'm starting...
What does that mean? Nostalgia takes in both Marciano and Holyfield.
He could have reigned for a long time fighting Brian London, Pete Rademacher and Tom McNeeley and ignoring the top contenders. Patterson squeezed...
Where on earth did you get the idea that Marciano retired to avoid Patterson? You've posted that a couple of times today. Patterson would have...
Holyfield with his headbutts could bust up Rocky's face enough for a stoppage.
I've never seen how being the youngest HW champion adds to anyone's greatness. So what? I've never understood how being the first to regain the...
I guess the last time he could talk. It's been quite a while. He's gained my respect for the way he's coping with his condition. His wife...
Suzie, if you can real all that crap, you're a better man than I am.:)
Here is a complete list of the contenders, (Third ranked and above), during Patterson's championship. The ones he fought are shown in red....
The same case could have been made for Liston vs Clay. Other than the weight and reach advantage, it would have all lined up in that fight in...
