16 Apr 07
Originally posted by badmoonWell, the guy was making some big bucks for the businesspersons,
He got the same benefit that Sugar Ray Leonard had - losing the fight and then finally get off a good fluery and the ref stops the fight. Chavez was the moneymaker and Taylor wasn't. Happens often in boxing and you know that. Taylor would have safe ly made it to close the fight and would have won the decision.
Chavez was great. He just got some chips cashed in for him on that one.
and they were not ready to lose that 'ticket magnet' of the "no
defeats"
The guy should have retired with grace and class when he was 90-0.
16 Apr 07
Originally posted by Millwall BillAli was mentioned in the 2nd post.
Surprised the thread has got this far without mentioning Ali. But would have to agree that Marciano as the greatest. Retiring in good condition with 48 wins under his belt. Of course world title bouts were 15 rounds in his day rather than the 12 they fight today.
16 Apr 07
Originally posted by boarmanAli as a young fella faster than most of the lighter weights, practically invented footwork, was more scientific in stance change-hit delivery and knew how to pace his efforts. He was 6ft 1ins of very fit power and grace.
Ali was mentioned in the 2nd post.
I'll stick to my preference Pound for pound this guy was the greatest.
There is only one thing sure in boxing.. Don King is the pits and has reduced the once marvellous sport to a made for his pocket tv bs fiasco as bad at wwf wrestling..only most of the wrestlers are fit.
16 Apr 07
Originally posted by Tirau DanThen don't watch it.
Ali as a young fella faster than most of the lighter weights, practically invented footwork, was more scientific in stance change-hit delivery and knew how to pace his efforts. He was 6ft 1ins of very fit power and grace.
I'll stick to my preference Pound for pound this guy was the greatest.
There is only one thing sure in boxing.. Don King is the pits ...[text shortened]... a made for his pocket tv bs fiasco as bad at wwf wrestling..only most of the wrestlers are fit.
16 Apr 07
Originally posted by Tirau DanI'll be going to the upcoming Delahoya fight. Cost 120 smackeroos to sit in the nosebleed. Is Don King getting my money on that one as well?
Surely you aren't defending King Vision?
I thought you would hate his control of events..
and his stable of fat palookas.
I ditched pay tv ages ago but still stay up late to watch the big ones..
16 Apr 07
Originally posted by Tirau DanPromoters like King are nothing new in boxing. Joe Louis' handlers screwed him throughout his whole career as one glaring example.
Surely you aren't defending King Vision?
I thought you would hate his control of events..
and his stable of fat palookas.
I ditched pay tv ages ago but still stay up late to watch the big ones..
To say King has ruined the sport is ridiculous. There's still plenty of good fights out there to watch.
17 Apr 07
Originally posted by no1marauderI don't know the others or the extent of true corruption in the pro boxing but I know that if you watch a King promoted fight it will end in a stinking controversy leaving you cheated. It isn't ridiculous to expect a decent fight between fighters that have been prepared well and to expect a decent fair result.
Promoters like King are nothing new in boxing. Joe Louis' handlers screwed him throughout his whole career as one glaring example.
To say King has ruined the sport is ridiculous. There's still plenty of good fights out there to watch.
17 Apr 07
Originally posted by SeitseJulio chavez is the best p4p fighter ever with Ali close behind.
blah blah blah... Julio César Chávez 😵
Anglo-Saxon fighters (and Puerto Ricans as well) are always clowns
in the measure between sport & show.
The best serious boxers are Asian or Mexican/Hispanic,
particularly in the real boxing: light divisions*. Period.
Roberto Durán, Chávez, "Jíbaro" Pérez, Enrique Júpiter,
"Púas" Olivares, "Mantequilla" Náp ...[text shortened]... animals slapping each other
with more strength than class, technique, class and style.