Basically. He picks the golden era which he believes to be the 20s-50s and looks at how boxing has changed and why he thinks it's better then....
A fairly logical assumption looking at the number of fights people have and the amount of 25-0 boxers fighting for titles.
I think they probably take place over the rule sets the author is most familiar with, which obviously benefits the guys fighting in there era....
Guys, read 'The Arc of Boxing' if you haven't and can get hold of a copy. Bit on the pricey side though. But if you compare head to head you are...
I'll check the article out later but he was born on the 16th.
Plus some of his fights were on closed circuit.
We aren't comparing H2H so that's irrelevant.
Just to clear it up for anyone unsure, my rankings aren't based on who I'd rather fight.
I honestly can't be bothered to get into the era's debate because I have done so many times before. Read 'The Arc of Boxing' by Mike Silver. I...
Comparing Carnera with Tye Fields now?
Marciano maintained his weight low, he wasn't podgy (I assume that's what you meant by pudgy?) Galento was a puncher with good punch...
Lewis would definitely win that, I just wouldn't agree that Lewis had a 11 year reign as the definite #1 of the division.
Holyfield, Bowe and Moorer at various times might dispute an 11 year reign for Lewis. I'm not sure if it's a reign while he's on the canvas...
GTFO! It had more names before! :nut
I don't agree with Louis. Possibly 2nd behind Ali in opposition IMO, as well as his great longevity and skills. He had some poor defenses, but a...
