Not over rated. Ali at times appeared to be almost out on his feet and on the verge of losing during his battle with Foreman. I heard that just...
If Ali's condition was caused by boxing I'd have to say it was not worth it. I think Ali could have been a successful professional athlete in...
George Plimpton said Ali had dyslexia. If that's true, was it ever diagnosed during his years in school? If it was never diagnosed while he was in...
Not sure how effective Dempsey's gourmet pine tar chewing was to strengthen his jaw, but I believe he was knocked out only one time, back in 1917,...
I saw a brief film clip of John L. Sullivan in street clothes throwing some punches for the camera. I think it may have been filmed at the...
I heard Dempsey's menu also included chews of pine tar gum to toughen his jaw.
One of the articles about Willard - Dempsey said that cool water was poured on Dempsey's taped hands because the hot weather made his taped hands...
Jerry Quarry's Ali imitation was perfect! I've never seen it before. Many thanks for posting it. :) Years ago I saw the young and healthy Quarry...
Some years ago I saw a boxing documentary that included an interview of a retired boxer who had slurred speech. I do not recall his name and he...
I remember seeing Ali in a few brief TV interviews he gave in late 1976. The clarity of his speaking voice seemed somewhat reduced. I don't know...
A fascinating post. I did not know Ali had more than 100 amateur fights. Many thanks! :)
The prime Dempsey had some trouble with clever, scientific boxers. I think it would be possible for a prime Dempsey to beat a prime Tunney but...
I wonder if heavyweight champions in general are born to become much stronger than average adults, with greater than average resistance to...
Fantastic pics to browse through on a cold winter night! The photo of Jack Dempsey seated, wearing white trunks, with his wrists crossed is just...
Wonderful pics! Many are photos I have never seen before. :)
