Jack Dempsey and Floyd Patterson, a stylistic comparison

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by McGrain, Dec 21, 2011.


  1. prime

    prime BOX! Writing Champion Full Member

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    Do records prove anything to you?

    Floyd Patterson holds the record for most-knocked-down heavyweight champion: 20 times!

    Oh, come on. A bad chin fails you and you find yourself on your butt. Then, unless you are unconscious, you decide if you want to try to get up.

    That still leaves another 10! Talk about knockdowns to spare.

    Johansson's very first solid shot had the heavyweight champion of the world on ***** street and it was all downhill from there.

    Floyd Patterson was the first man to ever lose the heavyweight championship in the very first round by 10 count. A record.

    He became the first man to lose two consecutive heavyweight title bouts in the very first round by knockout. Yet another record.

    By your standards, I guess there is no such thing as a heavyweight champion with a weak chin! :good