Definitely a fascinating matchup! If we're talking the peak version of both fighters I'd pick Charles in a UD or late stoppage--a better fighter...
Agree that his legacy would be more or less the same--and I believe he would have avoided the tragic deterioration of his health in his later...
If a rematch did occur I don't think Douglas would have the same laser focus and intense drive that he had in their first fight. He was sort of...
I think that sharp left jab of Hearns would keep Griffith at bay early on. Then if Emile tried to brawl he would be vulnerable to Hearns patented...
Cooney is a classic "what if" story. He had great talent but lacked the drive and focus to go along with it. As a result I can't ever see him...
Spot on comments regarding Liston's ring craftsmanship. The venerable Ray Arcel was quoted as saying that Sonny's technical skills were overlooked...
Liston destroys "The Duke" in a similar fashion to his demolitions of Floyd Patterson.
Ali circa 1967--too fast--too much reach--and would outweigh Dempsey by roughly 25 pounds. That's too much to overcome--Ali dispatches Dempsey...
Ali might have just been a flash in the pan if Dundee wasn't in his corner during the first Liston bout--his quick thinking and control of the...
Ali circa 1967 beats Tyson circa 1986 via stoppage somewhere in 10-12 rounds. He has too many weapons in the arsenal-and his speed, 8" reach...
I always thought Ali was underrated when it came to punching power. Look at his KO's of Folley and Bonavena and the right hands that floored Jimmy...
Agree 100%--Frazier was simply not going to lose March 8, 1971. If he had to die in the ring that night to win he would have. Tyson even at his...
I think FOTC Frazier's toughness, heart, conditioning and relentless work rate would withstand Tyson's early attack and he would ultimately wear...
Floyd is by FAR the superior boxer--but Shavers had TNT in that right hand! All he has to do is connect one time!! Ultimately, I think Shavers...
Best analysis of the "rope a dope" I've seen--and fitting that it came straight from the master himself!!
