January 1958 'Heavyweight Rankings'

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  1. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    if you had to dig for a flaw..that would be the only one..but especially for a heavyweight...as a lightheavy, it was no more of a drawback than it was for Ali as a heavy. Pastrano was a gifted boxer and big power was irrelevent.
     
    red cobra, Mar 18, 2012
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  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I dig Machen too!
     
    red cobra, Mar 18, 2012
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  3. Senor Pepe'

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    Fast Eddie Machen,,,,,,,


    Regarded boxing as a job,,,,,,,,,a way to make a living.

    Being a World Champion wasn't his priority.

    Still had enough good wins and talent to be rated in the Top 5 from
    1957 thru 1965.
     
    Senor Pepe', Mar 18, 2012
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  4. Stevie G

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    Don King in philosophical mood.
     
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  5. Senor Pepe'

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    Nino Valdes

    #5 Challenger

    Age 33
    Height 6' 3"
    Weight 210 lbs.
    41-14-2 (31 KO's)

    Geraldo Ramos Poncaino Valdes, called Nino, the 33 year-old, 6' 3" Cuban with
    skin hue of a fine havana wrapper, was once the #1 ranked heavyweight challenger
    to Rocky Marciano's title (August 1953 thru May 1955)

    A series of defeats from mid-1955 thru 1956 depreciated his stock, with 6 losses in 8 fights
    in order to; Archie Moore, Bob Satterfield, Bob Baker, Eddie Machen twice and
    Zora Folley. He has regained Top 5 status with a streak of 6 straight wins, including
    a February first round knock-out over Joe Erskine, the British Champion who was
    undefeated and ranked #4, and who was in line for a possible title chance against
    Floyd Patterson.

    Valdes, somewhat cumbrous, is a skillful boxer for his mass and has a fine right hand.
    He prefers to counterpunch, but there is a controversy about the size of his heart.

    1958 will most likely be Nino's final year for locking down a chance at the title. He
    has just enough flaws, to be a safe opponent, but offers size and a right hand that
    makes him somewhat dangerous. Valdes needs one more good win, and he will
    most likely be back in line as a possible opponent for Patterson.
     
    Senor Pepe', Mar 19, 2012
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