Yeah, Humphreys was definitely from a prior era even in 1935. His introduction of Joe Louis prior to the Max Baer fight is painful to hear. To...
I guess our opinions are fixed. I hope to meet you again in a future discussion on another topic! Stay sturdy!
Johnson's stamina at 37 years of age against Willard was far more impressive than Jeffries' stamina at 35 against Johnson himself. I don't see...
Not mentioned yet: Dupas, Del Flanagan, Canzoneri, Freddie Steele, and Tunney whenever he wanted to, and believe it or not Jack Dempsey. Watch...
I was editing while you were "liking" it, so you should probably read it again.
I wonder if your talking about the famous announcer Joe Humphreys who was a long-time institution around the boxing arenas in New York? He started...
Maybe, but that's not the way my mind rolls. There's nothing in the performance of Jeffries in the films we have of him against Sharkey or Ruhlin...
All these things about Jeffries defeating Johnson are just wishful thinking. The best Jeffries would never have a chance against the best Johnson,...
FORMER BOXER DAVEY DAY, 78 Kenan HeiseCHICAGO TRIBUNE Davey Day, 78, a 1930s and 1940s Chicago boxer, fought for both the world welterweight and...
William, my advice to you is look him up yourself online or elsewhere and then ask questions if you have them. Don't expect to be spoon fed all...
Robert, I can't resist a response here. The outcome of their two fights might support your conclusion that Ross was the best, but my vote is for...
Seattle. Aberdeen is just down the road apiece, 80 or so miles. Leo Lomski, the "Aberdeen Assassin."
I agree. My homeboy won the fight 19-17.
I don't know that much about the post-1990 fight game, but I can't recall any other card so well stacked with more heavyweight talent. Other...
