The ITV era - the good old days, before Channel 5 and late Friday night 'entertainment'.
To be fair, in first reign Ali was an active champion and did travel outside of USA to defend the belt. He could've easily racked up about 4 - 6...
Ali had a good number of defences - some gifts, bad fights overall and lacklustre performances, but he's up there for HWs. Yuck - similar to Ali...
Louis' was piston-like and is up there with the Holmes, Ali, Liston jabs in terms of ATG in the division. However, I don't think he got anywhere...
Whilst I don't rate him as an elite boxer, I know that he has a thunderous left hook and right hand. As I said, I can see left hook to body...
I was literally weighing up Pete versus Tommy. I feel like Pete's was more automatic - he just threw it so well and with good variety, but when...
Would've beat Barkley, maybe, but Hagler and Leonard would have always forced the fight and then he would always have to fight to stop the tide....
Roy at HW wasn't as fleet of foot as his lighter self. He found a way of occasionally positioning himself against the ropes and turning away...
AJ should never be beaten by a sub 200 lb fighter, but at some point in a fight versus the very best, heart, chin and intangibles will be called...
Hearns
His punch selection and variety, especially jabbing to head and body, plus his footwork was so smooth, quick and precise. Sometimes a fighter is...
You'll struggle to find a greater display of inside fighting with authentic catch-as-you-can techniques, head positioning to block/restrict his...
Duran that fought Palomino or in Montreal shape and mood squeaks a decision either 9 - 6 or 8 - 7. As good as Pernell was, he was a better LW...
Oscar had a very good jab, a great hook and great handspeed - a lot of his flurries were pitty patty and accentuated with the left hook. His...
Joe Louis - the pinnacle of punching economy and perfection, with subtle defensive expertise is up there for HWs. Watch Joe pick off jabs with...
