All Tribute to Frank, he was ferociously exciting, and committed inside the ring, (if not exactly a Spartan Outside !) but having such vicious struggles with Lt Middles, Hard Rock Green or Clint Jackson, and Second Tier Middles like Singletary and Sabater, making him work like hell, - lets not mention Scypion, Roldan or Mugabi, - Tell me all i need to know about Franks actual Level, even before the rot set in, Frank Animal Fletcher Vs Frankie Wildman Lucas is the type of match that makes me wonder, Frank vs Lamotta or Giardello....Frankly... Does Not.
Wow.....I dont even know what the fuss is about Fletcher? I trained at Reddish Gym in Frankford (Philly) and Curtis Parker was 16-0 when i began there, late 70's......I eventually aparred with Parker, who was a machine, and solid granite!! I saw Fletcher fight early on too in Philly, but Curtis Parker was a small Middleweight, and he always fought his heart out, was one of Best Gym Fighters Ever!! He fought Animal Fletcher, and beat the Hell outta Fletcher!! Stopped Fletcher......Animal Fletcher was not even in the same League-Class as Giardello!! Joey G. was greatest Middleweight Champ ever and Philly's Best!! Great Counterpuncher, power in both hands, skilled, a true wizard-defense, etc.....
Frank was a highly aggressive, hard punching fighter with enormous heart. It stops here however.....very porous defense, easily outboxed and predictable. Joey and Jake were far superior fighters.
