Their broadcasts were fantastic for throwing a fight party, because they brought a party atmosphere with them. I mean, what guy would be more fun...
Yeah, but Harold was robbed. This was early '60s Vegas. Mob owned.
He had that look of Latino pride. His fans were understandably crushed when Oscar De La Hoya busted him up,
Equating Hearns with John Coltrane may be a stretch but Tommy did have a long reach.
Agree about Joey. So smart and courageous. Technically brilliant. Great footwork and feinting. He's a textbook. He had everything but a big punch.
Classic post from Mike.
I agree with you. Oscar looked ferocious but stiff. He lacked fluidity.
If he did throw body shots, they weren't damaging. They were only to distract, and they were rare. What you see from the beginning of his career...
Quarry not a big hitter? If I substituted "good puncher", could you accept that? He was that.
His best win was the second Johansson fight. He couldn't beat Liston and Ali but I think he beat Ellis and Quarry even though he lost the...
Bulked-up Holyfield beats him decisively. Organic Holyfield gains a narrow decision win.
He's only assured of beating Hearns. I think it's fair to ask if we're talking about the bulked-up version of Holyfield or the cruiserweight...
I don't know about that. I keep reading here how "chinny" he was.
Never saw him fight but he's got one hell of an interesting Boxrec. Help me out here.
Here are the facts outlined in an appeal filed by the prosecution with the Colorado Appeals Court: On New Year's Eve, 1977, Ron Lyle was at home...