I have to leave until Wednesday, but I hope to come back then to expand on this discussion, but quickly 1---how do the 1890's get so good? Boxing...
Here are some polls I have from more recently, but I thought I would share them if any readers might be interested-- Boxing Writers of America...
It was written in April, 1910, so is of somewhat limited application to even mid-century ratings. There is no question that Jeff has a good...
The Atlas & Sugar list for Ali appears to be in historical order.
"Fitz was a triple champion" Yes, but in fairness the discussion was about accomplishments at heavyweight. "Corbett a fast moving man"...
"accomplishments at heavyweight" Accomplishments can be measured. We might disagree about the emphasis we put on different accomplishments...
checking the ten full lists, it is interesting that Corbett is rated higher than Dempsey in 7 out of the 10, so I guess the old-time...
Fair enough, and I wouldn't dispute that the 1880's was probably a pretty barren decade for boxing compared to what came later, that said,...
"Sullivan" I think that can be strongly disputed. Unlike Fitz, he was a heavyweight by the standards of the time. He reigned as champion...
Thank you to Senya13 and Bukkake and Mendoza for their lists, and any else who adds an old time list.
I would interested if you could print a few selected lists from prior to WWII if you have any.
I am very sorry to hear this sad news. A great champion. RIP
The question is what is the fight of the year arose, but it depends on criteria. One of course is that it is a spectacular fight. But the other is...
I am not debating this, just asking a question, but how can we be certain this is Sullivan? Where exactly did these pictures come from and...
