If you read John L. Sullivan: The Career of the First Gloved Heavyweight Champion, you will realize that Sullivan was much more than a thug with...
Given how awful Sullivan's drinking problem was, and how it had destroyed him physically, you can't blame him for later becoming abstinent.
Actually, even in 1905, Johnson was in the 190-pound range, and the news reports at that time said Johnson had nowhere near the punching power...
From John L. Sullivan: The Career of the First Gloved Heavyweight Champion: Sullivan’s racial prejudice had shades and contours. In late...
At the time they fought Johnson might have been stronger, because Jeff was a shell of himself in 1910. However, in 1904, NO ONE disputed that...
I have no pick. Would have to see it to know. Too close to call. Too many potential permutations.
Hell no! The fight was stopped right on time. Tyson was BADLY hurt both in the 10th and in the 11th round and was getting hit with brutal shots....
If Foreman doesn't get him out of there quick, he's in big trouble.
VERY WELL SAID. I 100% agree.
My scoring: 1 - JP 10-8 owing to the knockdown. I would not fault anyone for scoring it 10-9 because I think BHop was winning the round up to...
What I wrote before the fight: “Don't be surprised if Peterson gives Ortiz all he can handle, IF Peterson can deal with Ortiz's power. IF...
What I wrote before the fight: “Don't be surprised if Peterson gives Ortiz all he can handle, IF Peterson can deal with Ortiz's power. IF...
Keep in mind though that for the vast majority of those bouts Tommy was just a kid and had not yet developed his man strength, and he was fighting...
FYI, for those of you who want to purchase In the Ring With James J. Corbett, it is available through lulu.com. This week, up until December 14,...
