"Events" that changed the course of boxing history

[MartinC]

WWII changed alot of boxing history. A lot of fighters were involved.

[Anthony342]

I believe that they wanted to go to 12 rounds for awhile. The tragedy just gave them an excuse. 12 round fights are a lot easier to shoehorn into a hour, which is what TV networks prefer.

Vitali was only halfway through the fight and his eye looked terrible. Having the fight stopped was the best thing that could have realistically happened for him. He hasn't lost a fight since so obviously his career survived it.

So why not go down to 10 rounds? It's a nice round number and will take up even less TV time.

[Anthony342]

I don't think it would have turned out as different as most people think.

So does Holyfield still beat him if they fight sooner with Rooney in his corner? I think probably so, but it's not as easy for him then.

[Anthony342]

WWII changed alot of boxing history. A lot of fighters were involved.

I was just going to mention this too. Joe Louis was involved. Wasn't the heavyweight title held up while he served? I know Joe boxed exhibitions and raised money for the war effort.

[humanpunchingbg]

Sal Sanchez death.
IMO he would have surpassed Chavez Sr as the best Mexican boxer.
Had all the tools to give Duran a run for his money as the best Latin boxer.

[The Surgeon]

What If - Ike Ibeabuchi never went mad!? Would we have seen him take the Championship from Lewis? Maybe even squash the Klitschko era before it even began!? Or is he simply a fighter over rated because he left undefeated before he was truely tested?

What If - Roy Jones Jnr never made that jump to HW to face Ruiz? Would his LHW reign continued for years more? Tarver just another no chance contender?

What If - Tony Ayala Jnr never got ****** up?

What If - Chris Byrd fought at Light Heavy throughout his whole career, would he have had MORE or LESS success?

[oc9979]

If Cotto would have beaten Margarito. He would have ended fighting De La Hoya instead of Pacquiao vs De La Hoya.

[Anthony342]

Some a$$hole coming along and saying "we need another major championship belt, because one is not enough. That way we further confuse and later alienate casual fans due to them being unsure as to who the true champion in a given weight class is."