I dont think Fleischer was a good historian at all. He was good at documenting current events in the sport but in regards to the past he made a...
Ive seen plenty of Broulliard, Im not speaking out of ignorance here and he simply was neither that good nor that impressive.
I guess we will have to differ here. Moore was just beginning to learn his craft during this era of the division, Broulliard was garbage as far as...
I agree. Steele was a terrific fighter. He was never the same after his manager died.
With Gibbons he beat Greb when Greb was just entering his prime, maybe not quite there. Beat McCoy in his prime (although I admit that is nothing...
I give Yarosz very high marks for his fights with Conn and Moore. Particularly Conn who was just entering his prime at that point. The Moore win...
I have to disagree with Jeannette here. Its indisputable that Langford deserved a shot at Johnson but I really think Johnson's style combined with...
Gibbons defeated: Greb (HOF), McCoy, Chip, ODowd, Dillon (HOF), and TK Lewis(HOF). In addition to those champions he defeated claimants such as:...
Im going with Gibbons for a few reasons. First and foremost because he was so highly regarded during his time. If you get away from the biased New...
The fight between Dempsey and Wills was never made. Period. Rickard made the pretence of making the fight but never actually had even a fight...
If you work hard at it, Why not? Ten years of experience and dedication can build a lot of strength, and endurance. Your reflexes may slow with...
I disagree that you are physically at your peak at 25. Especially in the HW division. Most HWs peak physically and mentally around 30. I for one...
He doesnt have any films. When he was divorced all of his stuff like that either went to Vicky or was given over to her by him for safe keeping....
If Dempsey, Rickard, Kearns or anyone else in power to make that fight felt Dempsey would have knocked Wills out in 2 rounds they would have...
