When did Greb "move right into" his opponents??? He was reknowned for his speed, defense, and ability to land punches without getting hit.
I wouldnt bet my house on any fight but if Dempsey and Greb met in 1919 or 1920 which I believe was at or near both of their primes I would figure...
Ive said it before and Ill say it again. If Dempsey and his people thought he could beat Greb the fight would have been made. Its as simple as...
I think it was proof that Hagler was hardly as invincible or intimidating as his fans and his bald head would have you believe.
Ive never found any first hand accounts of a Greb sparring session with Jack Johnson. That doesnt mean it didnt happen but Ive looked pretty hard....
Lots of leading light heavyweights never fought each other. That doesnt mean Tunney ducked him. What would be the selling point for fighting...
In the first fight Greb was outweighed by about twenty pounds and still managed to close the show by pummeling a near defenseless Norfolk...
Great performance. Steele was the goods until his manager died. He was a nearly perfect fighter.
Why does Greb's record face uncertainty issues and why is it difficult to dissect?
Robinson said Pep was the greatest boxer he'd ever seen. That pretty much says it all however, another great quote about that I think comes from...
I dont agree that Ali was intimidating. I think he knew how to psyche guys out but I dont think he was using their fear against them per se. I...
I think, based on the footage I have of him, that he is overrated today.
He was but Mathis Jr. was not bad at all. Defensively he was very talented. Great head movement.
Anyone ever see this fight. I just got a chance to watch it and I was very entertained. Mathis kicked the **** out of Chuvalo. Mathis has always...
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