Getting knocked out matters. But some times it doesn't. Take Riddick Bowe for example. He was never stopped, but his skills diminished noticeably...
I don't think he is underestimating him but mapping out the best possible way to beat him.
Fighter A has much more wear and tear on him. Let's not forget about sparring. More fights more sparring, and against better fighter to prepare...
Vits is far more overrated than Wlad considering the fighters he actually beat.
The International boxing research organization?
I think that's a bit crude. Jeff was a good fighter and very athletic. But I do think he was highly untested by any quality heavyweights around...
The IBRO had him 7th all time in 2005 and 13th in 2019. Well over 100 years later and he's still highly rated and well regarded.
I believe Dempsey would have fought Wills if allowed. Jeffries was just terrified in my opinion.
Jeffries. Fought a bunch of small guys and refused to defend against a black fighter.
I don't think Larty in his prime would ever lose to Byrd. I think he'd control him with his jab and right cross much the way Wlad did.
Going by resume i don't see how it can be any other way.
That's makes perfect sense. Thank you.
I agree Taylor was better. But Vargas wasn't outclassed by Tito. In fact if he wasn't hit with those two intentional low blows to by himself time...
Moorer doesn't get up from the punch Shavers dropped Larry with.
Here's my question. Why would the ref count out Barry and then disqualify Holyfield? Why not just disqualify him? That single move is what caused...
