Yeah, you definitely got the right 4. It was your list that prompted the comment.
The 1940s has the best top 4 of any decade - arguably four of the best 10 fighters that ever lived in one decade and three of those 4 turned pro...
I was thinking that as few boxers as there are who are considered truly great, the number of true greats who retire in good health and lead happy...
Both great fights but Coralles-Castillo 1 was arguably the best fight of the last 20 years.
And you did him proud by capturing his life and career so well, Chris.
RIP. Brazil’s greatest ever boxer and one of the best ever in Latin American boxing history. More importantly, a happy post-boxing life as well.
No, because I don’t think he’d have been the force he was in the ring without those demons.
Sorry - didn’t mean to kill the thread! Blame @Saintpat too as he’s the one who got me started with his awesome 15 rounds thread! I do actually...
Bernard Hopkins became a better fighter after his first fight with Roy Jones. He improved substantially over the next few years.
I’ve scored this fight twice. First time I had it 11-4 and second time 10-5, both to Frazier. Highly competitive and compelling but clear for...
Suffice to say, I had a list already prepared…
Here’s just a few to start things off! :lol: 1. Round 1: Hagler-Hearns 2. Round 1: Pryor-Arguello I 3. Round 1: Frazier-Quarry I 4. Round 1:...
Oh dear.
D, Saad fought Richie Kates and Yaqui Lopez in 1978. I’d rate those above Ali-Spinks but not above Holmes-Norton.
I agree, RGS, and had the same 7 as you. I reckon Jack Johnson was the one I was debating most about but the rest were straightforward.
