How Great Was Dixon?

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  1. Gudetama

    Gudetama Active Member Full Member

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    Looking through his record, I realize that I'm quite ignorant about so many of his early foes. I certainly don't hold the later years against this guy... He beat everyone, and paid his dues, during a long prime, or so it seems. Any thoughts? Just how good was he? The more I read, the more I like him. Thanks.
     
  2. mcvey

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    Better President than generally given credit for.
     
  3. Gudetama

    Gudetama Active Member Full Member

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    Dixon with a D, Mcvey :)
     
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  5. Mendoza

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    He lost and drew vs the best more often than not and never beat a Hall of Fame opponent...I think.

    The only film on him is when he's past his prime, but he looks pretty bad in that film.
     
  6. Russell

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  7. mcvey

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    Yes just being flippant.


    Dixon has legendary status but he is extremely hard to evaluate owing to the period in which he operated .
    What are we to make of this?
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