Only if he calls himself the Young Mongoose and is from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
There was definitely some sort of bout — almost certainly an exhibition — scheduled between Archie Moore (not Fake Arch) and Superman actor George...
I think name appropriation is equally likely, or at least maybe he said he was from St. Louis (Archie’s stomping grounds) when he wasn’t really....
When one loses interest and the heart isn’t in it, it’s time to get out of boxing. It’s too demanding to half-ass or punch a time card. The stakes...
One of the scariest things ever to consider is that he fought at middleweight as an amateur. He must have cleaned some clocks.
SRL has the edge in adjusting to atmospheric conditions. Ray Robinson melted in the heat and fainted. Ray Leonard never did that. He got...
Reminds me of a story I’ve related here a few times, told by Randy Shields. He went out to ring center for referees instructions when he fought...
To quote Evander Holyfield (not that he originated it, but afaik he was the first one to bring it to boxing): Pressure busts pipes.
Iran Barkley looked like a caveman. Scary to me. I like a story Ray Leonard related about Thomas Hearns for their first fight. On the press tour,...
I don’t think he should have been DQ’d. I think the ref should have stopped it as a TKO. It’s basically the same as turning your back. It’s a...
They should fight on three consecutive Thanksgivings. Wilfredo carves him up like a turkey each time.
These three belong on the Mount Rushmore of 175-pound chins. Several others mentioned here should be in consideration for the fourth spot. I’d...
Interesting footnote in boxing history: Ray Mercer was WBO champ and had to give that belt up to take a better payday (iirc the WBO was mandating...
You interpret me corrrectly — I actually came across my previous post on the ‘Four Foremans’ while musing on Big George’s passing. Some want to...
Thank you. Upon seeing you post it, I realized I had seen the Cokes fight some time ago and it’s a masterclass performance. I don’t want my...
