Arnold creams John L. Well, not necessarily, but I just needed to get that out of my system. Carry on.
Curious how @Seamus sees this fight going, considering your critiquing of Walcott’s high standing alongside your own high standing of Sullivan. If I remember correctly, you liked his chances against Norton..
Walcott wins in the ruleset of the 1950s and John L wins in the ruleset of the 1880s over a long period of rounds Too big of a generation gap to accurately compare them under one ruleset. Was basically a different sport back then.
That's the answer I'd give, I'd hate to see Walcott transported to 1880 and engage in the warfare they called boxing back then.
Not much is known about Sullivan as a fighter or at least in terms of how he looked in action. Also a lot of his opponents had sketchy record and little is known about them as well. Walcott fought and even beat some men who were verified great fighters both on film and on paper so I’ll favor him
I really do not understand why we don't put the early pre-body guys in their own category like we do the BK boys.