Joe was so far ahead of the rest,was n't he? I would say Schmelling on the strength of his win in his first fight with Louis.
And the rest is history of a very special kind.
I agree about Ali being greater (as expected. Lol) No doubt in my mind.
Muhammad and Ken's second fight was the best of the trilogy,imo. One of my favourite heavyweight bouts of the seventies.
Ali-Foreman was more an exercise of ring improvisation/genius practiced by one fighter over another. I always enjoy it too. And,yes,the FOTC was...
At 175lbs. Who takes this one?
All mentioned so far would be on my list too. I will add Jose Torres to the equation.
Excellent assessment. I agree.
Angelo was the perfect trainer for Ali as he was the type to let Muhammad improvise and be himself. Eddie Futch was great but he and Ali would...
Similar to my view. I rate Williams and Folley as his absolute best,and Quarry II,Norton II,Frazier II and Foreman bouts as his best form post-exile.
That's my opinion too. Muhammad's victory over George was the fight that sealed his place as number one heavyweight of all time on many lists...
Azumah was better pound for pound but Esteban was the better at 135lbs. De Jesus by decision.
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My selection too. Tony had those fast hands and for such a big guy,nimble on his feet.
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