I think Froch would put up very brave and gutsy fight, reminiscent of Chris Finnegan's challenge - but in the end the result would likely be the same.
Yes, If the competition is comparable. If there's a huge difference in the make-up of the respective top-10s, that is something that should be...
I agree, that Froch deserves to be voted in, but he wasn't the first time he was on the ballot (last year) - and it's not going to get any easier...
A pity this wasn't posted in Classic - they would have loved it over there!
Not a first ballot inductee - but he might make it one day.
So because the 1920s had fewer divisions and fewer champs, that era was automatically better than today? I mean, since 1920 right now is "beating"...
I think we can all agree, that in an ideal world the best would be fighting the best, that way establishing the pecking order in each division -...
I agree, that it's a bigger deal to be champ in a world with 8 divisions than in a world with 17 divisions (especially if there are 4 or 5...
You're right - the number of world champions does not say anything about the quality of the boxers. Whether there's a single title holder in each...
You said EXACTLY the same thing in the Tua vs Corbett thread 4½ years ago. I'm wondering... is there ANY pre-Louis champion, against whom you...
It's very difficult, when it comes to old-timers with zero footage available. For example, how do we rate someone like Nonpareil Dempsey? Yes,...
I doubt very much, that Tua will ever get on the ballot - let alone get voted in. I can't see that happen!
And a Merry Christmas to you too.
How do we know, that no one today can compare with Jeff when it comes to endurance? Just because he was able to go 20-25 rounds with small...
Both were very good… especially Wilde, who looks ahead of his time. Wolgast was fast and unorthodox - but, though it can look spectacular, I'm...