I'd like to see him fight James Toney, personally. But I think some opponents he could start with would be: Shannon Briggs Jameel McCline John...
Jones wasn't able to stop Anthony Hanshaw, Tito Trinidad, and Prince whoever. I don't think he'll be stopping Joe. I do think he can beat him,...
Doesn't meet your criteria for debuting with a loss, but it interesting to note that Zuri Lawrence started his career {D,L,NC,D,W}
When was the last time 2 opponents were on a big time talk show together? If Iran managed his money better, he'd be fine. I still have some...
Hatton's body can only take this for so long. I doubt Paulie is gaining any weight.
I pick Hopkins by UD.
People would rate him very high and probably pick him to dust any heavyweight champ to follow with ease. He would be seen as invincible, but...
where are we at now?
My first 3, actually. I'm also in awe of Joe Frazier's constant CONSTANT full body movement, constantly stalking, moving his arms like a maniac,...
Basilio and Marciano. I know others mentioned them. But they're still good examples.
Part of my interest in boxing and its growth potential is part of the comraderie that comes with being a sports fan and being a boxing fan can be...
If you caught him at the right time and place, Sonny Liston could be the nicest guy you ever met. But he was also a goon for the mob.
Joe Louis used to walk through his streets and give money to anyone who asked. I understand that he was a very friendly guy.
Probably Calvin Brock. He has a degree in finance, I believe.
I'm a Toney fan but he doesn't beat Hopkins for all of the reasons mentioned above. Stylistic nightmare.