I think HE GRANT makes a valid point. AND, there were a number of talented black Heavyweights, for example - Bearcat Wright and George Godfrey -...
I think that Johnson's title reign would have been much better if he wasn't forced to fight the White Hopes - Ross, Kaufmann, etc. The promoters...
Hi Mendoza, As usual you are a wealth of boxing knowledge. I am a Joe Jeanette fan. Could you let me know where I could get a copy of the...
Hi Klompton, Excellent post. In regard to this discussion and the Dempsey style VS the Harry Wills style - Does anyone know if Bill Brennan...
Thanks for the Info!!! Any other Heavyweight prospects from Australia and New Zealand worth mentioning??? By the way, what is a half cast?...
Anyone have any info on heavyweight Peter Bonner? Grebfan9...
Hi Bummy, GREAT POST!!! I agree with you on all of your predictions - If Jerry Quarry and Jimmy Young could outbox Lyle, then so could Conn....
A prime Ali and (the defensive skills of) Jimmy Young would both have baffled Baer. Larry Holmes would have jabbed Baer silly. Baer might have...
Interesting topic - Max Baer had a powerful build with wide shoulders and a long reach. Definitely a power puncher. Against Max Schmeling, Baer...
Roberto Duran Tony Zale RUBEN OLIVARES!!!! - a left hook to the body that destroyed his opponents!!!...
Hi Janitor, Maybe I said it a bit wrong. Louis and Dempsey may have been extended by some of the bigger taller heavyweights cause they wouldn't...
Thats true. Tho, Dempsey did hurt Willard badly with single punches repeatedly. And he did drop Willard numerous times in the 1st round. I...
Hi Ishy, Thanks for the info. I think that if he dedicates himself, he could have some real potential. BTW, does anyone have any info on...
HI BOKAJ, good point. Though I mentioned these two fighters because Ellis had started his career as a middleweight and never was a really...
Hi Groove, I think that Frazier would have applied too much pressure and basically run over Conn. Foreman hit too hard and was quick enough to...
