I think it depends on which end of that time frame they fight. Valdes was still at or near his peak in '55 and may have been able to walk...
That's a very questionable statement. Also, Fullmer was quicker on his toes and more versatile than LaMotta. Nor was LaMotta, who lost to...
:lol: My words exactly. Bramble was a good fighter, but he folded badly against big punchers.
He also (implicitly) said he would've continued IF he had been made aware the ref would rule it a TKO rather than NC, and then (not implicitly)...
How are you still talking about Thompson when it was already brought to your attention that Thompson peaked while Louis was enlisted in the army??
You mean like SIX other fighters had done prior to Jefferson doing it? And each time their resumes have failed to support your point. You're...
:lol: Afterward, Mike Donovan told Dempsey, "I wish I was 50 years younger so I could kick your ass!"
Following his wins over Langford and Arthur Pelkey, I'd say he did. For a brief window just prior to his loss to Carpenter, he was the clear #1...
B.S. I remember a few years back, someone over at boxrec debunking it with newspaper accounts of the fight, which described both men throwing...
Same here. Not only that, but Zale was actually pretty quick on his feet during his (pre-war) prime. Here he is against Al Hostak, who was...
This. :deal
But a lot of those no-decisions were considered clear and decisive wins, especially during his peak run (1918-1919).
Let's not forget Rahman against Toney, which I think is where this unfortunate "trend" started. Rahman just flat out quit after the referee had...
Here's the complete post-fight interview, for anyone who hasn't seen it: 7QTMlU_yMVw&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL @ 7:12 "He picked me UP...
I have to respectfully disagree. Hopkins jumped all over the guy's back and initiated the wrestling. By saying Dawson fouled just because he...
