I know, it's a shame. I remember watching amateur boxing when it was just like watching the pros and sometimes at a higher level, Hodkinson, john...
Exactly, that's what i'm getting at. After watching that last Olympics, they're two different sports now.
Big diff in the ams then and now don't you think?
Exactly
I remember saying ti my dad when I was a young kid back in the 70's .Why is it that all tghe top fighters are all black, heavier weights in...
I think that the the ams was a lot different back then, But the fact is that eastern block fighters are contenders and champions now and if they...
How about a man who beat a man working your way up?
I think you thinking of Saensak Muangsurin, Another Thai.
I had a drink with him once as well. There was him, Walter McGowan, John McCluskey and my dad, Alan Rudkin. Not a bad array of little men.
The Judah brothers?
Don't forget Alan Rudkin.
Does anyone know if there is an Olivares biography even if it's in Spanish?
I think that a lot of the older champs are at a disadvantage when it comes to comparing opponents simply due to the fact that there weren't all...