Even as a teenager, Jeffries was known for having a great deal of raw strength. One day, while working at the Punta oil wells, Jeff and his...
Don't forget Julio Cesar Chavez. Also Duran.
I think so because it was just a great fight. Wonderful combat between two excellent fighters. One of the best heavyweight fights ever to that point.
Actually, after Peter Jackson and Bob Fitzsimmons came to the U.S., along with several other top Australian fighters, it was presupposed that if...
Most likely early 2013.
I will necessarily include life outside the ring to the extent that such things had an impact on his fight life. I think for Johnson, aspects of...
The punch was clearly started after the bell already rang. Replay proved it. Starling should have won via DQ or no worse than a technical draw or...
The undisputed top two are Baer-Braddock and Tyson-Douglas. None of the others mentioned on this thread even come close. They don't call...
You should consider including something on Joe Choynski and Tommy Ryan, both of whom were Jewish, although they don't fit with the timeline.
The Ruelas brothers, Rafael and Gabriel both held titles at the same time.
I think you should give Tommy Burns another look. Check out my book, In the Ring with Tommy Burns. I think you'll come away with far more respect...
Absolutely. Lewis was essentially a Canadian fighter. He learned to box in Canada. He fought in two Olympics for Canada, in 84 and 88, winning...
Yup. Total robbery. Starling dominated. Breland knew Starling was way too strong for him so he fought more to survive than to win, clinching...
Dawson should have been disqualified or it should have been ruled a no contest. Referee is an incompetent idiot. You can't lose on a TKO if you...
The really in shape Mercer stops him. Less than top shape, Mercer takes a beating and loses every round.