Oh damn , was it 1980? I was close, going off of memory. yes their was one who missed the plane, went on to become world champ. Who it was I...
All of the many different excuses used for Duran's quitting in New Orleans.
One not usually remembered is the plane crash of the US Boxing team in 1979..... A lot of outstanding and probably future pro champs loss....
Is this tragic or a indication of a lack of great ability. And how greatly over rated he was when undefeated.
Great point Saint.
Whatever dude. You're absolutely right. We are not friends. And someone as closed minded as you are I wouldn't have as a friend anyway. Look...
Louis had the offensive brilliance to hurt and ko any heavyweight in history. My opinion, his offensive prowess is the absolute best in...
Don't believe Benitez fought at 135=Lightweight. If he did it was VERY early in his career, well before he matured in too the fighter he would...
But that's what great fighters do...... Find a way to win.
My bad. Didn't finish reading the question.
Love This!!! Boxing is a young man's sport. When we look at boxing from say the 1920's thru the 1990's the best fighters were in their early/mid...
The question was fighters prior to him... There's a few I can think of thet may have been a tough night after his prime like Lewis. Possibly...
Ali , he loses. Liston in his prime , he probably losses, the only other threat to him is prime Joe Louis. But Louis would need to be at his...
It was truly a great era. I fell in love with the sport after watching Leonard vs Benitez fight in 79". That fight showed me the true artistry of...
This could easily be the right scenario. Palomino though we'll schooled, wasn't defensively sound. Anyone prime Cuevas landed on cleanly, he at...
