I’ve been doing some research on the history of boxing in San Jose, including an early promoter named Ora Forman. During said research, I came...
Super interesting. Thank you.
Well, at best Kimbo would be the modern day Sullivan, because Sullivan came first. But, no, he was not the modern day Sullivan. I’m not trying to...
I just finished reading “Fight To The Finish: The Battle of the Barge: "Gentleman" Jim Corbett, Joe Choynski, and the Fight that Launched Boxing's...
I love boxing. I understand why throughout the history of the sport it has been a controversial sport. Obviously it’s violent, obviously it’s not...
Thanks for that critique as that is precisely what I was hoping for (ie. To see the forest for the trees). From what I’m reading from everyone, it...
It arrived today. I’m pretty excited. I’m sure it will feel dense at times given the old English style of writing, but I hope the late Mr. Egan...
What are some fun, competitive or interesting fights that ended within 5-6 rnds? Why? I’m showing one to a class and don’t have time for a fight...
Fights where you became a fan of a fighter (or a bigger fan than you already were) despite it being a losing effort?
Im watching old fights tonight. I never followed Froch’s career. Any particularly entertaining fights?
Every so often we see this archetype: The boxer who grew up doing the sport and still does it because it’s lucrative, but doesn’t enjoy it at all....
What are some of the greatest, most dramatic back and forth fights in boxing history?
what was the first fight you remember planning to watch and then sitting and watching. While I certainly saw some boxing before this, the Tyson...
Jess Willard = Genuine HW
Was there just a lot more in-fighting in the 20’s and earlier than there is now. I’m watching Dempsey vs Brennan right now. And every exchange...
