Hearns and Steward accusing Leonard of steroid use

Ok, so the point is that old timers used other training methods outside of the boxing basics? Sorry, I got a bit lost following Your argumentation, so I'm trying to grasp it ).

 

My argument is the most “visually impressive” guys from the old school did a lot more then the basic prescribed boxing training, they didn’t have magic genes and it’s very likely they did a kind of strength training.
The Ken Norton’s of the world who act like they came out of the womb like that are typically liars and it was common enough that even actors like Charles Bronson lied about lifting and used the same line “My genes, I’m blessed I was born this way blah blah blah”

 

I posted a few times about it, but many many years ago George. He was teaching them to really lock their fists for power too at the time. As for the juice, i have no idea.

 

Thanks for clarifying, some of the hyperboles and methaphors went over my head. Pretty sure many used some form of resistance training, yes. I think it's documented with some guys like Rocky Marciano(?) so probably was not that uncommon.

 

PEDs usage was already a thing back then and there was not the same stigma... many sportsmen used, I don´t see why boxers would be on a high horse regarding this... still, no proof...