It's not like Pryor had exactly an impenetrable defense. I also think the refrain that Pryor could box well is largely a myth. It is primarily...
Sanghyun Kim v. Muangsurin: [MEDIA]
I really question that "record" though. Boxrec does not list many fights for non-American fighters (as well as early American fighters), and this...
Hearns is my favorite fighter of all-time, but I cannot agree with this.
Me, too. First guy that came to mind.
Addendum: Seriously, I'd call even the Thomas Hearns that fought Hagler a pick'em v. Jones at 160. There is no evidence that Jones can absorb...
I am not sure why people are making such a big deal of Robinson's alleged weight disadvantage when he dominated Joey Maxim, a credible 175...
I agree that Robinson would win, but I'd take a lot more than "next to none" to beat Jones at 160 though. But then I guess I stand in a very small...
You have it so right on here. This was the ultimate lesson of this fight. Park had no chance against any elite fighter at their best.
Yes, this was my take, too. As I said, I scored 10-2 for Holmes, but I wouldn't mind giving two close rounds to Park. Still, it'd be 8-4. Park...
All my assumptions are based on non-"McDojo" student who have had serious experience in full contact sparring ;) As I said, when I was growing up...
At the same level and size the boxer would have virtually no chance, unless he had some familiarity with how to deal with kicks.
Boxer v. a karateka/TKD stylist works out usually in favor of the latter due to more tools at their disposal - just as a karateka/TKD stylist v....
Sorry, I missed this earlier, and a really good example. There are a lot of boxers who come from a high-level martial arts background - especially...
Addendum: I should also add that traditional karate/TKD training also lags in terms of conditioning - both "punch resistance" and cardio - than...
