I remember a time when Chavez was considered to be a good sportsman, who seemed to be gracious after fights towards his opposition. But it just...
Sure, they both won straps at 175 but the better fight would be at 160. Johnson was slick and a good mover, the sort of style that could trouble...
Poor old Ken Buchanan, he wishes he saw that knee from Duran coming...
I think it would be well within the ref's rights to warn the fighter for that behaviour. Fighters are warned for persistently extending their arms...
There was some debate over Cervantes' age. Officially he was 34/35 but people reckon he was older. I'm not sure. I think Cervantes was just one of...
I thought about Marciano-Walcott 1 but it wasn't necessarily a great performance from Marciano. Tremendous heart but he was behind for much of the...
Fair point. That definitely shortens the list.
This would be a stinker. Monzon wins but it'd be ugly to watch.
Fun matchup - The Schoolboy v The Clown. I like Chacon to win but it would be entertaining without a doubt.
I do think Whitaker gets a little overrated at lightweight. His opposition wasn't stellar. I mean, it wasn't bad but his best win was really over...
I go back and forth on this one. A few years ago I'd have definitely picked Pryor but my admiration for Chavez has grown since then. This would be...
Yeah, this isn't Gomez, who had the defense and slick movement to go with his power. Lopez was so hittable that Fenech would definitely get him in...
Haha, well, FB has a more relaxed door policy than ESB. Plus, Camacho brings that out of me for some reason.
This is a really intriguing one. Given the number of heavyweight fantasy matchups that come up on ESB, I don't think I've seen this one mentioned...
Yeah, Napoles would be too good for Norris, I think. One of those fights where I don't think size comes into it. Plus Norris had a shaky chin so I...
Funnily enough, this was done only the other day on ESB. I think this is a closer fight than some have it but I take Cervantes on points. Would...
Tszyu would kick the ever living shit out of Camacho and I would have loved to see it.
Another vote for Gomez.
I'm not convinced Oluvares' chin is any better than Zarate's either.
The way Torres pitches forward like he's been hit by a wrecking ball is brutal.
Any suggestions for the 30s and 40s?
X, I started pulling a list together the other day off the back of the Olivares-Rose thread. No doubt I've missed some and not all of these are...
Lionel Rose v Fighting Harada Outstanding and remarkably composed performance from a not-yet-20 year old challenger who took a brilliant...
Yeah, I have no problem with this fight. The first one was very good so I'm happy to see it again, even if I can't see Donaire winning.
Yeah, I was thinking of great first title winning performances that signified the arrival of a major talent. There have been plenty of very...
Great choices, some of which I had completely forgotten about. Ebihara's first round KO against Kingpetch is worth a mention as well.
I think this has to rank amongst the 10 best title winning performances ever, certainly first time title wins. And one of the very best on film....
The Spinks who also beat Larry Holmes.
Bob Foster had an edge about him. I think he enjoyed hurting people.
But you didn't have that one in your top 20? EDIT: shit, yes you did - at no. 11. Sorry. Better watch that one too!
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