I already liked The Boston Gob but, after reading that,…..I now like him that much more.
Lyle.
Necessarily rare/strange or not: - Accepting that it was much more acceptable back in the day and it wouldn’t be considered “boxing” per se...
Great question Smoochie. I probably think the rematch was even closer than most other people so it’s nigh impossible for me to answer. I can...
Carrying a broken jaw against Frazier is a super scary thought. As to the broken jaw, we know Ali claimed early and Norton claimed late. From...
It’s not a complete mystery when you consider that bigger also equals slower, less mobile and a larger target. Quite a mouth watering prospect...
Well, I know that’s def. a “Thank God” from where I’m sitting old mate. :D
That’s it, it was a wink that Jim Brown said was meant for himself - perhaps Jim simply didn’t notice the hot piece sitting behind him - lol.
Thanks for your kind words also John - and again, back at you. But let’s be honest, my record for, shall we call it, energised debate, is...
George might have had a normal, healthy fear of Frazier at worst but I find it hard to believe that it was to the degree that a later, more cuddly...
Man, I could be misremembering also but round 5 and Ali making a face, isn’t that when he also pokes his tongue out also? - during the commentary,...
You’re much too kind Mike but I do appreciate the compliments and genuinely send them right back at you. I envy you having seen that fight in...
In their day, Ali enjoyed most of the limelight and listening audience but boy Frazier came out with a number of very intelligent and quotable...
Good point Mike. I can’t just say that all the reactions were on Foreman’s part - George forced some choices also. Foreman was relentless cutting...
Duran vs Cuevas was very nice little barn burner and yes, the macho and competitive nature held by both men would’ve def. fuelled the quality...
