The contract for the second fight was finalised at the time of the first fight.
He died in 84, at the age of 63.
As you know Walcott got 40% of the gate for both fights, Marciano 20% ,though Marciano was the defending champion in the 2nd fight.
It's possible but I think he quit of his own accord.So did A J Leibling who was there.He said Walcott only started protesting after he heard the...
Who is still alive?
Coming in he didn't look the same guy, no confidence, his body did not look ripped,he just backed away.Marciano said," I think he could have...
I'm convinced that 188/19lbs Jack Dempsey beats a lot of 200lbs+ fighters too.
Ali was not at his best in Manila and no one should seriously entertain the idea that he was.
Im not going to say I would have done any different if the opportunity had presented itself.Louis had hundreds of women
His real name was Paolo Corbo didn't you know that? Carbo held enormous influence with the IBC and obviously he was the puppet master behind Weill...
I agree Holmes left hook was never a factor in his fights whereas Ali's was coordinated and thrown effortlessly. Hooks however do not have to be...
Tunney's wife was attractive ,and rich.Schmeling's wife was an actress and a good looking woman .Louis' first wife Marva was a looker.
I saw the Maxim v Patterson fight on You Tube a couple of years ago ,it is not the complete fight.I don't give an opinion on highlights and nor...
Jose Basora was 6ft
No you haven't I said Tunney didnt fight many heavies and certainly very few punchers.The only heavyweight puncher he met was past prime and he...
