At 230 pounds, Smith was in terrific shape with no loose flesh at all, an unusual physical specimen by the standards of that era. Bruno...
Again, he was described as "weakened" at 218 for the rematch with Wills, and "horribly out of shape" at 242 for the first loss to his unlikely...
Page came in at 220 for Berbick and lost. He came in at 220 for Orlin Norris and lost. He came in at 224 for David Bey and lost. He was 226 for...
Iran Barkley's greatest performance may well have come when Duran defeated him. Considering the fact that The Blade was a triple crown champion,...
Yes, I think a very strong case can be made that this was his best performance, and one that should help put in perspective just what Duran...
As this thread may be at risk of devolving into a discussion of who had the best jabs in general, rather than an evaluation of jabs strictly in...
Bobby Czyz developed something he called his "shotgun jab." It was capable of being a potent weapon.
Janny, indeed nobody disputes how lethal Sonny's jab was. Youtube footage like Liston-Bethea is vital though in dispelling certain myths and...
Janitor, I had read accounts claiming this, but the footage suggests that the knockdown punch was not a jab at all, but a long hook. What do you...
Hagler's right jab was in reality what Liston's is supposed to have been. Duran said his left hand was "dead," that all his power was in his...
Randy Shields said Tommy was not strong in the clinches, especially as their match progressed. Shields was hampered with an injured shoulder going...
I certainly consider 1982 to be boxing's final high water mark. Ali really helped revive the sport with his ascension back to the top in 1974....
In 1978, Ray would have had Tommy at a desperate disadvantage. Hearns didn't go much past the amateur distance until Clyde Gray in January 1979....
Agreed. I think Benny was on borrowed time, and it's remarkable that he dropped Griff and nearly knocked him out. If Emile hadn't gotten up, Paret...
At lightweight, Duran took a better shot, and he was much more of a natural instinctual fighter, whereas Benny was largely self made. Leonard's...
