Staredowns

[HOUDINI563]

The stare down of Foreman while Ali appearing as cool as a cucumber talked George down mid ring.

[QueensburyRules]

And I guess, there are different ways to play the psychological game.
I liked how the old version of George Foreman handled it.
When his opponent went for a staredown, he ignored it, and looked very relaxed and confident.
It must have been frustrating to his foe.

What also pops up in mind is Larry Holmes’s “Let’s have a good fight” to Gerry Cooney after the
referee’s instructions. Another example of self-confidence addressed to the opponent.

- -Which is odd given Lar's notorious lifelong inferiority complex and outright hatred for Cooney at the time.

[Willie Pep 229]

- -Which is odd given Lar's notorious lifelong inferiority complex and outright hatred for Cooney at the time.

Because they paid the white boy as much as the champion.

[markusmod]

Hagler vs. Hearns staredown always stands out for me

[Tony Trick-Pony]

I think Trinidad and Duran had the two best staredowns I ever saw. Both looked right through you. It was great.