Schmeling had exceptional chin, speed and stamina to offset Usyk's. In a way, they mirror each other as they both share the same key attributes....
Their performance against Ali would say otherwise also. Williams was in a better mental space against Sonny, he believed in his power and forced...
Williams is the bigger puncher of the two but for once Patterson will have the sturdier chin inside the ring. Floyd was much more refind and he...
And Lee Savold and Nathan Mann
Athleticism? How many times has Parker fought 15 rounders?
Buddy beat Abe Simon while being outweighed 6 lbs
Baer backed off after the knockdowns in round three. He repeatedly engaged before the fourth round until he was knocked down.
You got it just right Pug, thanks for the share. For those who think Louis didn't set up his punches with feints or any subtlety, just take a...
Schmeling-Risko Schmeling-Stribling Schmeling-Hamas Schmeling-Louis
No one could see Louis being outboxed by Conn or dropped by Tony or taken out by Schmeling either. Did anyone see Cooper dropping Ali before it...
Not sure about the first fight but the jab was his most used punch in the rematch, the jab to the body. It's just that he didn't punch enough in...
If I'd take a guess it'd have to do with the rarity of good southpaw HWs/LHWs at that time. It would help Louis if the conditions of this...
Assuming the rankings didn't change without the war happening, Bettina would be the number 1 contender in 1944 and then we would see if Louis...
He was never in position to even give southpaws a chance at the crown so his preference didn't come into play.
Why would Louis fight Bettina?
