Acording to boxrec. He fought Sebastiao Nascimento on 6/29.1963. Winning a 15 round decision for the South American lightweight title.
It's a huge pay-day. That's why he wants the fight.
Even if Leonard didn't have a choice on how to fight Duran the first time around. Mayweather would. Leonard's style going in to that fight was...
The only reason Duran won. Was Leonard fighting Duran's fight. Fact. The one thing Mayweather isn't going to do, even if Leonard is far...
At 17 Benitez was already a vetren of 25 profesoinal boxing matches. I don't think he was going to be easy to take advantage of as most 17 or 18...
Harry Wills would have beaten Jack Johnson in 1915 or 1916.
There's no such thing. The reason boxers move up in weight is not because they are looking for a new chalange. The reason is that their bodies...
They were suposed to fight in 1924. Both were at the end of their good years. I think Wills may have pulled it out, but I can't say that with...
Frazier over Ali. The only reason Duran beat Leonard was due to Leonard fighting Duran's fight. It was also a very close fight. Frazier did...
Berto is a halfway decent boxer with good power. Many "No Risk" Pacquiao avoids risks at all costs. Berto is a risk. That is why we will never...
It would be a huge leap in the rankings. Consedering that not yet top 10. I'm not sure where the win would place him.
Also for consideration Joe Louis: In my opinion the best pound for pound heavyweight. The only reason I think the modern gaints such as Lewis,...
He's a good boxer, and in this day and age you got to talk yourself into the big fights. However, talk alone dosn't get you anywhere. He needs...
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Pernell Whittaker: At 135 & 140 Whitaker beats everyone but Benny Leonard & Floyd Mayweather Jr. Floyd Mayweather Jr 130-135.: Beats everyone @...
