Wow, we actually differed on quite a few rounds, but it was that kind of fight. And totally agree that Ken looked strangely out of sorts here....
That's kind of awesome.
I remember watching this live, and had never heard of Trinidad. Maybe in that broadcast I'd learned he was the son of a guy who'd once lost to...
Ken Buchanan W15 Jim Watt This was contested for the British lightweight title, in what could be described as a true crossroads bout; Buchanan...
I don't know how great a barometer of his skills the win over Sandoval really was. Sandoval was fighting in non-title bouts at roughly 130 around...
As others have said, he WAS vilified for it. In Panama, the U.S., everywhere. Who's saying he wasn't? Odd question.
I just love the simplicity of old-time training. 1. Wake up 2. Eat eggs 3. Go back to bed 4. Wake up again 5. Run five miles 6. Hit heavy bag 7....
Robin Blake-Adolfo Medel was really, really good. Well worth seeking out.
He used to post here quite often. Good guy.
I recently read a book by Ed Gruver about this fight and the gist he proposes is to simply give the plucky Conn credit for doing what he did. And...
Terrific post.
Fair enough!
Gomez-Lockridge is an interesting choice. How did you score it?
Love watching Cuevas-Shields. Pipino was throwing hard, hard shots till the final bell, an impressive display of conditioning and stamina, to a...
I love Cuevas and think he stops Palomino if they ever fought. For a guy who supposedly had nothing but a punch, he was sure at the top awhile.
