This post is a great example of ignoring all of the L’s Duran took against boxer movers and focusing on the closest fight of Floyd’s career rather...
I think you’ve misinterpreted the point of the thread. It’s about mob associated fighters getting their asses kicked, as happened to Snipes...
Renaldo Snipes against Jorge Luis Gonzalez.
I’m well aware of Lipton’s nutty boxing forum and social media presence and how posters from a certain now dead forum would kiss his ass. He...
Ruddock migh've won if the actual fight didn't have the nonsensical stoppage. I'd expect him to win in 92.
And that level of scrutiny still isn't as ridiculous as ranking Liston ahead of Wlad or picking him to beat Wlad.
I actually think he fought more aggressively than anyone Tyson fought in his 80s title run. Maybe Berbick cut it close?
You’re definitely correct on that front.
I can't see top 5 most iconic.
I thought he looked great in the Cooney fight. His footwork was a big reason why that fight ended the way it did. I don't buy it, especially...
He wasn't the icon of the heavyweight division in the 70s, 80s, or 90s. He was a recognizable face, but probably less iconic than Hulk Hogan.
The issue that kept him from really being an ATG is that he turned pro late. He just didn't have enough time to do everything he was capable of...
Ali--Carried Olympic torch, anti war figure, two era champ. Louis--Symbol for American strength during WWII. Vitali Klitschko--Mayor of Kiev in...
He’d beat Ruiz. Ruiz wasn’t the other two guys.
Where did the Spinks hate come from? He was obviously better than Moorer and his chin.
