The Kurgan--I wasn't thinking of Conteh. It is too early to just say who the actor was. I will wait and see if someone can figure this out on...
Good point, Burt.
I got no responses which might mean no one is interested or it is just too tough. I will figure it is the latter and give you a clue. The...
Piscator--You might be giving me more credit than I deserve, as someone asked me to state my criteria. But I did have them in mind. You pretty...
(I would like to try a trivia question) I am one of the most famous fighters of the 20th century. Everyone on this board knows who I am. I...
He Grant "fast, straight right" Yes, much better description than overhand right. I will edit the orginal post to straight right. I still...
I see him as a transitional figure. If you feel Sullivan should yield his position in my top three LPR to Belcher or Spring or Brain, no...
Isn't he both?
We agree on the Queensberry ratings. On the LPR ratings, my top three are Cribb, Sullivan, and Pearce. I guess the big difference is my rating...
I also think a big question will be how one will view longevity. With the help of supplements, it is no longer unusual for fighters to last well...
I think Marciano is the worst possible opponent for Schmeling for two reasons: one-that crouch would probably help negate Schmelings best...
I have read the Ring Magazine reports on both the Layne and Valdes victories over Charles, and Valdes won solidly, while the Layne victory was...
Valdes certainly fought more than his share of tough opponents--and as he lasted a bit longer, perhaps more than Layne. I am just a bit more...
Fair enough, but it is difficult to believe that anyone would have considered Thompson (even when Layne fought him), Walcott, or Satterfield to be...
Interesting question 1--Layne because he beat both Walcott and Charles. The losses to Baker came when he was way over the hill, and the...
