One of the most complete well-rounded skillsets, with a ferocious attitude to boot. Respect Monzon as a champion but never felt he was as capable...
This is the thing tho, Macca - in the first Liston, Ali does come off his toes. When the bell rang for the first round, he's dancing, using a lot...
This is a brilliant thread - love it and understand the premise to a T. The thing is peak athletic fighter in the ring versus prime pugilist....
Jones is arguably top 3 - 5 MW to LHW, Floyd isn't that IMHO from 130 - 147 lbs. Whilst their careers overlapped at arguably their best physical...
Hearns had the greater right, simply due to the speed, power and delivery combination. The right that took Duran to the netherrealm still shakes...
I agree with Povetkin stylistically. If Andy Ruiz could get motivated and be in shape, how would that look? If I'm being honest, Ali in his...
So basically most good fighters post Holmes?
By virtue of it being contender, you have to dismiss the Usyks, Tysons, Lewises, Bowes, Klits, Joshuas and Holyfields - they're all world...
I think people are having a hard time separating greatness from skill. Ali Vs Duran is arguable In terms of greatness. Skill is so far from...
As great as Arguello was, Duran was too strong and active for Alexis. Can't see a way that Arguello stops him from getting inside and destroying...
I'm convinced. Thanks for awakening me. Jab, pivot, catching and shooting, parrying, walking opponents onto uppercuts, triple left hooks, right...
I get the premise but disagree strongly. Conn was under LHW, Rahman's raw strength is legendary. He benched loads and committed to the shot. Even...
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Defence is a multifaceted thing. Footwork - angles, pivotting, half steps, dancing away from danger Body movement - squats, twists and turns,...
Mayweather doesn't have the activity to test Hearns and whilst he will make Tommy miss more than usual, he will not be active enough, nor does he...