Thanks Flea Man. Thought I heard commentator in the Bethea fight say ''Groggi no".Dont know what it means in Italian but in English would have...
Thanks Senor Pepe.Guess he never got his rematch.I suppose other than Primo Carnera,Francesco Damiani the most successful Italian at the...
Jogging the memories here Senor Pepe.Recall that as a gold medallist,and a pro with such a brilliant start,big things were expected of...
Sorry Flea Man,just looked up Mikes record and as he fought Sumbu before Bomber guess he must have been at or near prime.But Mike won a...
Dont remember the Kalambay fight too well,but would be very surprised if totally schooled.In later life,Robinson clearly outpointed by Joey...
Take your point sas,thought it was close myself,but think McCallum was an all round better boxer,which to me is no disgrace as I think,rightly or...
Good call this one.Fought abroad and battled the champions to the wire.Split 2 decisions with Walter McGowan who was a world champ and would have...
Thought Brian London was an interesting fighter.Though not a massive heavy,met many good men in that era,beating some of them.Senor Pepe mentioned...
Good point.How would it look if he lost closely in the worlds to the same guy who beat him last time(in my opinion wrongly) If he leaves it 4...
Thanks,Senor Pepe,for details of the Henry Cooper fight.Fascinating stuff,great era.
Possibly the longer pro distances will suit him.Think the way the final was going over a longer distance would have stopped Cammarrelle.Hes...
Think this could have been an interesting one.Saw him on an undercard on TV and he looked a handy young kid with plenty of heart and ability.He...
Didnt Amos Johnson box Henry Cooper or Brian London(or both) If so,does anyone remember any details?
Not sure about the not defecting.Alexis Rubalcaba stands on the door of a bar in Old Havana.Quite a few HAVE defected,guess it depends on personal...
Agree with most So Solid posted.Very narrow for Savon imo,but also imo 2 of ours in Stalker and Savannah were robbed.But thats all done now.Nicola...
