I didn't expect that either! Of course we know about his many ko victories - but I would have thought, that most experts around his time would...
You're right - they were all more or less seasoned pros with winning records. So nowhere even close to the worst ever. Surely the absolute worst...
Yes, I do think that sounds a bit crazy! I'm aware, that you are the authority here on Maher, and I certainly respect your opinion.. but a LH...
Either that - or just incredibly stupid!
You're right - there were great boxers "back in the day". Just as there are today. From 80 years or so ago until today, I don't really see much...
I of course agree, that the outcome of a dream match-up depends on a lot of other factors, than simply who had access to the most effective...
Since SRR is (probably) the greatest fighter ever, all of today's boxers will naturally come up short when compared to him. So any such talk...
The idea that feinting, body-punching and other old-time skills are now dying out - along with all the great trainers!
Yep!
People claiming that boxing has been going downhill for the past several decades, and is now dying.
Vitali
Unfortunately there have been far more than 500 boxing related deaths: Of the deaths since 1890 (until 2011): About 1.0% (14/1,335) involved...
I genuinely believe, that Johnny is laughing his a$$ off!
Which is my only mission here! We've had several friendly discussions about this in the past. I'm not in any way claiming that today is "better"...
"If more americans boxed they would be rated over the competitors today... most likely. Hence the sport is dying". What a strange thing to say!...
