Maybe a Terrell tactic of hit and hold. Kind of like Ali Frazier 2. But still he couldn’t make his chin take Frazier’s shots for 15…but it’s his...
Lol obviously he would adjust his style. If you have a chin, natural power, and smarts you can do well in any era.
Don’t forget Matthews was on military leave and didn’t even train for those fights. He needed the money for his wedding I believe
He also beat Bernie Reynolds and Phil Muscato and knocked out Ted Lowry…Bernie was green and Phil was his last fight but the bottom line is he did...
He also fought and beat beshore jn 51..Whitlock and Nardico fights were at HW. Layne was nowhere near his best but he did beat Charles in his...
I believe he was offered more money for Marciano and took it. Hurley was selfish imo. Hurley probably really thought Matthews could beat him if he...
I wasn’t asked the question but I’m a Matthews fan so I’ll answer as best I can. He beat the following decent fighters Rex Layne Lloyd Marshall...
Matthews and Lastarza were real good boxers. They were small which is why they probably get dismissed. Historically speaking I think both give a...
Lastarza looks very good in his fight against Layne. Which is why he earned a shot. I used to hold your opinion till I watched that fight. He was...
Damn very smart point about stamina.
Rocky v Appolo 2.
I was so mad Oscar lost the decision in their meetings. Maybe I’ll rewatch it with fresh eyes as I was a Delahoya fan boy back in the day
Patterson’s team wanted nothing to do with Marciano. The reason being he would have been knocked out. Marciano KO at some point.
