"How to conduct yourself with class and humility" - Larry Holmes
Foreman had no credentials going into the Holyfield fight. It was a gimmick fight, pure and simple. I know Foreman's not the only guy that ever...
Not hard at all. In 1991, the top heavyweights at the time were the big four: Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis, Razor Ruddock, and Mike Tyson. Guys like...
The Young fight was brutal. Jimmy took a beating and was cut up pretty badly.
The fact that Holmes and Foreman were as successful as they were during their comebacks had more to do with boxing politics and creative...
Yeah, I'm no fan of John Ruiz or his style of fighting, but the guy has a solid resume. Look at the guys he's beaten over the last five, six...
I'm not sure where I would rank Lennox Lewis on an all-time greats list, but I think he should rank fairly high on any such list. I've always...
Morrison was definitely protected. And I'm not saying he was the best around. But he was a good fighter who happened to be very dangerous. He was...
Holmes' jab wasn't all that special against Mercer or Holyfield. His best work was when he was lying up against the ropes and counterpunching. In...
If Holmes could weather Morrison's early ambush, he'd probably extend Morrison and lose a close decision. But I'm not certain if Holmes could...
I don't think Holmes was as far past his prime as many believe when he fought Tyson. He was definitely over-the-hill and past his prime, but how...
Excellent post! I agree with everything that you posited. The guys that keep trying to explain away why Larry Holmes didn't fight Page or Thomas...
Until Mike Tyson came along. Tyson rescued the heavyweight fight scene and restored the fans' interest in the game. He unified the titles in such...
Frazier's punching power didn't seem nearly as strong in the Manilla fight as it did in the first fight.
Holmes and Foreman were taller than Ali by at least an inch. Holmes was a legitimate 6'3", as was Foreman. Ali was listed as being 6'3" as well,...
