Augustus is 33 and has over 70 pro fights, a lot of them tough ones. He had world class talent back in the day, but he may be too old and shopworn...
For the note, Cockell was #2 contender, not #1.
Now, I think it would've been more respectful to at least list the names of the other potential candidates.
A little allegorical microcosm of what it's like debating on an internet boxing forum. :lol:
Well, it looks like I've created a monster by mentioning Marciano-Cockell in my post all the way back on the first page. I thought this fight was...
These fights come to mind: Ali over Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila Monzon over Valdez (twice)
I would only favor Ali, Louis and Holmes over Foreman.
Absolutely. I think the fact that he was not American, didn't speak English and had his big fights outside the US causes people to view his career...
While there is some truth to what you're saying, I'm going to try and create some balance here and point out that people have been saying this...
Teddy also picked Ibragimov to beat Wlad. I get the impression he's almost picking against Wlad for kicks. At least he'll look smart when Wlad...
"Although the field of fighters has not been signed, show executives are talking to promoters of several notable cruiserweights, with former...
The fact that so many boxers have produced children after their careers is living proof that the cups work. It may still hurt to get hit in the...
That's because they pretty much have to have at least one or the other in order to reach the world-class level, which is what you're obviously...
To pipe in here on the "credibility-of-testimony-about-who-hit-harder" thing that's come up here, let me point out that this testimony is...
Well, there is certainly a faction of this board which seems to have great ire towards Liston, but I would say that that faction has formed...
