Yeah, a real classic... in fact, when I saw this thread, that was the one that immediately popped up in my mind!
So far 6 world champions have lived past their 90th birthday. Other than the 3 already mentioned we have: Jimmy McLarnin 96 Johnny Wilson 92 Al...
About 3 years ago I tried to break down the BoxRec numbers for the year 1891, in an attempt to find out how deep and widespread boxing was at that...
I would certainly also like to see such a study! I don't know, what you consider "small", but I don't think it would be rash to assume, that the...
Really? Let's see you back that up with tale-of-the-tape for both men!
“Dempsey would have absolutely beaten any fighter who came after him – without a doubt. I know all about Joe Louis and how he knocked guys’ teeth...
That is certainly a possibility. Another could be that Ray was 19 years old when Dempsey crushed Willard, and therefore a young man throughout his...
Which famous/respected modern historians disrespect the oldtimers?
In his 20 recorded bouts, Jim Corbett had a total of 12 fights against 9 future HOFers: Jeffries x 2 Kid McCoy Tom Sharkey x 2 Fitzsimmons...
He surpasses Risko in terms of depth of opposition?
Briggs vs Klitschko is always the first I think of, when a question like this comes up... but did anyone here watch last Saturday's fight between...
I did not expect this... but big props for your honesty!
I thought Lacy would absolutely crush Calzaghe. Yeah, I know... I'm not proud of this!
On the second page now... and no one has mentioned Adrien Broner??
As already mentioned, Ali and SRR are obvious choices! But how about a shout for McLarnin, who can count 13 HOFers among his victims? Not many can...
