Its got to be the biggest load of garbage list ever... Why is there so much respect being paid to the old school fighters? Oscar not being represented for cali? Larry Holmes or Joe Frazier no being represented for philly? does anyone else see anything wrong with this?
I think you'd have trouble convincing anyone from the Classic Forum that if you had to pick only one fighter from Pennsylvania, that it should be anyone other than Harry Greb. California is more of a toss-up, but James J. Jeffries was hardly a selection that reeks of "old-time bias". He was one of the great heavyweights in history.
You actually think Oscar deserves more credit than James ****ing Jefferies? Are you out of your tiny little mind?
instead of calling my mind little... why dont you explain why james jefferies is better than oscar...
I know I was just jokin with you :yep As for Oscar, based on merit why should he be higher than Jefferies. Are you forgetting that the man has lost pretty much every major fight he has had or won questionable decisions.
Well put! I don't see an "old timer's" bias just a bias to the best. We always think of the current players of any sport as better than than historical worth. ESPN seems on the money so far. BTW here is the link: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/features/fifty
