Looking at Rodrigo Valdez - who was as quick as Hagler and every bit as determined - you'd say he would knock out Monzon as well. Fact of the...
Nope, Rodriguez was the Harold Johnson of 147lbs in regard to how underrated he was.
Griffith was badly outclassed, but you don't think weight was a factor? Even though he'd been fighting as a light middleweight/middleweight...
He was a middleweight by that point in his career. He had no business as a welterweight, a division he was steadily outgrowing. He may have made...
I'm guessing you disagree with the Robinson ones most? In a series, I'd say Griffith wins the first, the second is either a draw or controversial...
I heard the buzz and silence of hovering doodlebugs through the window in my room. Through the window in my room, I also watched Wharf fight off...
Do you think Rodriguez was better then? Regarding Gavilan's power, I thought it was fine. He probably hit harder than we give him credit for,...
Griffith wasn't in his prime when he was beaten by Napoles though - weight drained, a few years past his best. '61, '62, that was the real...
I am as old as you wish to believe. My friends are the friends you imagine. I will say, however, that I prefer ye olden boxers because they were:...
Not to mention Emile Griffith. That's my main gripe by far.
[IMG] [IMG] This isn't a head-to-head matchup, I'm interested who everyone thinks was better. That means, who'd do the best when matched up...
Interesting, go on... Yep, he's a must. Yea, all those defences. Agreed, reluctantly. Definitely, perhaps the greatest welterweight...
Your typing errors are comedy gold :lol: Gavilan wins this though. He may have been the 'flash' of the two, but Gavilan could war with anyone....
Remember that we're talking about a primed, youthful Monzon of around 1970. Harder punching, more active and a bit faster than that typical...
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