Even in his highlight footage he's unwatchable, the most boring athlete in any sport that I can think of.
He dominated Henry Cooper in 1966 and gave young Jerry Quarry all he could handle in '67. He fought an excellent fight against prime Ellis in 1968...
About Liston I would say he was an extraordinary talent and a great fighter and a bum, all at the same time.
I liked Doug Jones. He knew how to box and he was fearless. You say the first puncher he met knocked him out. I assume you mean Chuvalo. I think...
BoxingFan2002: Alex Miteff looked like a promising fighter until Mike Dejohn blackjacked him iin Syracuse, 1957 (in Round I; see YouTube).
Doug Jones was a very good fighter, not a mere journeyman. He was a small heavyweight with quick hands, good counterpuncher, New York Golden...
Cleveland Williams was a guy who looked scary in the ring. With his villainous facial features and well-defined muscles, he looked like a...
"A little wet that night"? Teddy Brennen wrote that? I bet he knew something.
Our listings exist mainly as springboards for argument and debate. They're not serious and in no way are they definitive. However, when young...
Okay, Thistle, I watched it and found little with which I disagree. Walcott was an interesting and entertaining fighter to watch. He had an...
I was married to someone who argued like that!
I get your point but let's be clear. Liston wasn't "suspected" of mob ties because of "vibes". His long-rumored mob ties were exposed by a U.S....
Good post but it needs one correction: Corky Gonzales was a featherweight contender who fought Willie Pep, Harold Dade, Teddy "Red Top" Davis and...
Larry Holmes deserves a mention for his stinging jab and quickness of foot. He wasn't the fastest but he did have unusual speed for a heavy.
Liston lost only four fights and dominated the division for 4-5 years. He was uniquely talented and powerful. His credentials were superior to...
