As I recall, the parties had agreed beforehand at the insistence of Dundee and his handlers that the referee would not be allowed to stop the...
Agreed, but that part of my post was in reaction to your comment about stamina for that fight. I admit I have a thing about people giving...
Patterson lacked stamina in those fights in the sense that he didn't throw very many punches in the later rounds. I watched the Patterson-Bonavena...
Be nice if you guys could get rid of Perry Como. Even as camp, you can do better than that! Other than that, it's nice to put some Forum names to...
My first thought is that Sullivan would not have had the discipline to succeed in more modern eras.
From the three or four Lopez fights I have seen, I agree with this. I think Yaqui Lopez should be on this list. And as long I'm on a Lopez jag,...
The Mississippi flood was in 1927. The bad rains began in December 1926. The flood waters peaked in April '27 and it subsided in August. Most...
Yes, he hadn't started to go bald yet!! LOL
I have my doubts that this is 1921. The Great Mississippi Flood was in 1927. Can't find anything on the Internet about a flood there in 1921....
It used to be that the public's perception which trumped the "boxing authorities, but now there are so many alphabetic organizations that even...
I admit I haven't watched this in years. I'm going to watch it again and keep what you have said in mind.
I'm guessing Fields may not have fought a lot of southpaws. He likely had trouble figuring out how to fight Corbett and that possibly may be one...
So, my opinion is entitled to no respect because you disagree with it? IMO, Tyson's signature fights occurred prior to 1990. I can choose whatever...
What are you anyway, a brain surgeon? Geez, I would never dream of making such a comment to a serious-minded boxing fan. Buzz off, buddy. We are...
I think Tyson is in Ali's league, but not a pennant winner. Dempsey and Liston, IMO, would have no chance.
