Awesome fight!
Not bad... except for Greb(???) at middleweight.
I don't think there was an unwritten rule as such - but back during the 20s and 30s, with a lot of boxers having a LOT of fights, there must have...
As a penalty for coming in overweight, Pacquiao had to wear 8-ounce gloves against Torrecampo (who wore 6-ouncers).
In 1941 Larry Bolvin suffered 11 knockdowns - but then came back to deck Jackie Harris 9 times for the ko win. In 1959 Harold Gomez was floored 4...
Since we have no example of Harrison losing to an opponent under 6' and 200 lbs - I don't see, how we can conclude, that he would lose to Burns
Sorry - double post.
No one of any great consequence.. but he had knocked out 31 men in a row, and would be far, far too big and hard-hitting for Burns to have a...
As you say, the physical gap between the two is enormous. For sure, Wilder isn't a technical great fighter - but I refuse to believe Burns can...
You picked Burns to beat Wilder, when Wilder was more than 5 years and 31 fights into his pro career. Not exactly a beginner. Your pick, even at...
I don't need to flip anything. I was responding to your claim, that Seamus' opinions are "truly extreme and unrealistic". What has he ever posted...
Are you not even aware, how funny that statement is, coming from you?
These historians/reporters you talk about… had they actually seen both Jeffries and Braddock in action?
I feel the same way! I am so looking forward to the Donaire fight - though I expect it to be completely one-sided. After Donaire, I'd like to see...
A few more father & son examples, besides those already mentioned: Dimitry Kudryashow - ko'd Olexander and Kostiantyn Okhrei. Jose Luis Castillo...