IMO, easily, hands-down, the best photographer of boxing was Charles Hoff of the New York Daily News (1930s-'60s). His boxing photographs have...
DeMarco was interesting in that he was a swarmer who couldn't punch but was still effective. Oddly enough, Paddy won the decision in the fight...
... but you didn't mention that DeMarco won the world title which qualifies as a good indication that he was a good fighter.
In case you missed it, he also beat Jimmy Carter to win the world's lightweight championship.
Jock Malone vs. Maxie Rosenbloom, St. Paul, Nov. 15, 1927 I like St. Paul-style boxers. My dad lived at the home of Malone's father in...
And all this time I thought that Seldon was just scared sh_tless!
Being the aggrieved fighter in connection with any kind of a foul which is recognized by the referee will cause a fighter to win a round in many...
Nice article about Simonich here: http://www.bigtimefighter.com/joesimonich.html
I wouldn't call a 57-8-3 record against some pretty tough opposition all that bad.
Ed Sanders has everyone mentioned thus far beat and it's not even close. He was the 1952 Olympic heavyweight champion. He turned pro in March 1954...
Add Yama Bahama, George Benton, Rory Calhoun, Gene Armstrong, Gomeo Brennan, and you can't forget Bobby Boyd! All were successful main-eventers in...
I was smitten with Jack Johnson early on. When Clay/Ali came along I was always hoping that he would lose so that he wouldn't be considered better...
I don't know where I place Rocky, but I know a lot of people do place him in their Top 20. I think Moore rates above Cockell, LaStarza, and even...
Rocky Marciano
Eddie Cotton-Jose Torres, August 15, 1966, a date which is etched in my memory like no other.
