I think Tyson generated way more interest as a killer in the minds of the general public. He fought more top contenders in a shorter period of...
I never hear the name of Hogan (Kid ) Bassey. I've watched several of his fights over the years (clips maybe, I can't remember) and he's...
All thoughtful points. One thing I'll say is that for Langford to defeat Johnson in, say, 1912-13 and later he would have to be much more of a...
I think the idea that Langford would ever have a chance against Johnson is way overblown. Jack handled him easily prior to winning the...
Sorry to tell you guys, but the thread poses the question of what champ you would want to train you. The Gibbons brothers, Sam Langford, George...
Here's an easy one you forgot. Gene Fullmer -- the ugliest fighter of all time.
Why ask us? You have a long life ahead of you. If you are a Nelson fan read them both and form your own opinions. Then go find all the other...
The Greatest Fights of the Century version was the film version issued by Jim Jacobs and Bill Cayton under the name "Big Fights" primarily for...
This confirms Gibbons' own account of his weight-making troubles published in his Boxing Blade article on November 1, 1924. It's nice to learn for...
... in the dead of Knight!!
There's too much happenstance involved over the course of 49 fights to make a prediction that Dempsey could go undefeated during those years....
I think you are both right. I always suspected that Sonny was actually about five years younger than most people think. This proves it. I believe...
Billy Petrolle, Harry Matthews, Mickey Walker, Jimmy Carter, Virgil Akins, Freddie Dawson, Gomeo Brennan, Holly Mims.
I guess your point is that most high-level fighters have a better than average chin or they wouldn't be high level. It guess it's largely a matter...
I agree with this post except for the part near the end when you say Sonny intentionally waited to be counted out. I believe that he was waiting...
