I think we’re living in the golden era right now because the fighters are bigger and more modern.
Ah, I think I know this Tommy Hearn. He’s Eddie Hearn’s brother isn’t he?
Ten greatest heavyweights based on combined length of title reigns: 1. Wladimir Klitschko 12 years, 0 months, 0 days 2. Joe Louis 11 years, 8...
Nunn-Kalambay was a shocker, probably the biggest one in a high-profile fight. Carter-Griffith was a definite shock for the way it ended as well....
Real shame Russell doesn’t post here anymore.
I don’t know if this is one of those myths that people like Burt Sugar spread about but when it was clear that Quarry was properly unconscious and...
Coincidentally, I was watching this one last night. Quarry was out out. Like maybe dead out. Scary stuff.
Thanks Pat - a fantastic write-up of one of my all-time favourite fights. I'm on a Gomez binge at the moment, wstching some of his lower key...
Merry Xmas, Tim. Peace to you and your family. Best wishes
Tokyo Douglas is pretty much considered a separate fighter from regular Buster Douglas. It's like Robert Johnson and pre- and post-crossroads....
This is an interesting thread premise. I'll have a read through everything first before I respond as I can see some good opposing points being...
The main thing would be adjusting his game to this era. I have a feeling he'd be getting a fair few warnings and point deductions for using his...
He'd be far and away the best fighter in the world at whatever weight class he chose to compete at. He'd be annihilating divisions.
His head alone must have made up half his bodyweight. Huge.
Yes, dangerous to himself rather than others.
