Got to remember the times... Different era, most fighters were orthodox,,,, or converted to orthodox.
Every interview I've seen of him, and I'm going back before the Holmes fight he's always seemed to be a genuine good man.
Great points JT. As usual.
Magoo sir, the above is your answer.
1# Joe Louis: Louis is my pick for the best because unlike my 2nd pick, he was much more intuitive, he was never predictable , and used a punch...
Personally It's my belief some of these so called "modern'' training methods are a little overrated. "Strength and conditioning " may have helped...
Holmes was notorious for thumbing. Many of his opponents complained about it.
Not much about Ali's boxing career was " By the book". He usually leaned away from most opponents offense, than slipped, parried, or blocked ....
A bridge to far for the G.O A.T, against the best Lt.heavys in history. Atg's like Charles, Moore, Spinks, Foster, he's simply to small , and...
Five of my most shocking moments all revolve around Roberto Duran . Montreal: Not knowing much about Duran prior to the fight, I really didn't...
My opinion no heavyweight in history beat Ali from 1966-1968 , he had matured physically and was at his physical peak, and he had matured...
Agree Mike 110% What Ali accomplished proved he was the greatest Heavyweight in history, (At least in my opinion) There was four Heavyweights in...
Also from what I've read he was exceptionally strong.
Wow, a great match-up. One I don't recall ever seeing. No one is getting ko'ed in this fight if both are at their best at welter. And the winner...
No one comes to my mind. Especially Usyk, who wouldn't beat either as a heavyweight.
