Next in the series after Jess Willard In three categories Best win: In terms of quality of opponent, and manner of victory Most important win: In terms of historical significance Most spectacular performance: Not really the quality of the win, just a great display of the champion's ability. My picks Best win: Tommy Gibbons. Sharkey is probably a better opponent, but I pick Gibbons due to the nature of the victory. This content is protected Most important win: I was going to say the Willard win, since he won the title. But I think I'll pick the million dollar gate against Carpentier This content is protected Most spectacular performance: Do I even need to say it? This content is protected There's probably a case for the Fulton win, but I can't pick it over that without seeing it.
Best win: Sharkey, Gibbons is a good choice too, I was mulling over the two. Sharkey's future wins over Carnera, Loughran and Schmeling cannot be ignored Most important: Willard, won the title, fastest KO of reigning heavyweight champ at the time, created Boxing's superstar Most spectacular: Willard, broke his everything, should've been a first round KO but the bell rang early
Best win: Sharkey, becoming one of the few champions to beat the heir to their throne, while himself past his prime. Most important: Willard, because it secured him the title, and made the rest possible. Most spectacular: Fulton, destroying a dominant #1 contender in literally a matter of seconds.
I aim to go right up to Wlad. It'll be a slower pace now, since I know the earlier ones the best, and I'll want to go through more fights before making my picks, especially for the spectacular category.
