They say Mike Tyson was a big boxing fan/historian (which is true) but how could he then rate Pinklon Thomas as a better boxer than Larry Holmes when asked to rank his top 10 heavyweights in June of 1985? His number 3 selection was David Bey...... urgh we should have seen the signs earlier :-)
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The record for most knockdowns in one non-title bout (or any bout probably) had to be when Battling Nelson (one of the toughest boxers ever) was knocked down 7 times..... oh yeah his opponent Christy Williams was knocked down 42 times!! And they thought Nelson was tough. The fight ended in the 17th round with Nelson declared the winner by knockout
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Originally posted by FUC_U_PAYME View PostThey say Mike Tyson was a big boxing fan/historian (which is true) but how could he then rate Pinklon Thomas as a better boxer than Larry Holmes when asked to rank his top 10 heavyweights in June of 1985? His number 3 selection was David Bey...... urgh we should have seen the signs earlier :-)
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Originally posted by FUC_U_PAYME View PostThe record for most knockdowns in one non-title bout (or any bout probably) had to be when Battling Nelson (one of the toughest boxers ever) was knocked down 7 times..... oh yeah his opponent Christy Williams was knocked down 42 times!! And they thought Nelson was tough. The fight ended in the 17th round with Nelson declared the winner by knockout
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Originally posted by DrewWoodside View PostThat means Williams was getting knocked down an average of a little more than 2 times per round. Pretty ridiculous. What year did that fight happen?
I had to research for the answer it was on December 26, 1902Last edited by FUC_U_PAYME; 03-23-2009, 01:42 PM.
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Originally posted by FUC_U_PAYME View Posti think it was in 1902 we should ask bat he should know
I had to research for the answer it was on December 26, 1902
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If the great Featherweight champion Sandy Saddler and Rocky Marciano
where to fight, Saddler would have a 2 inch reach advantage, 70 inches
to Marciano's 68. by the way Marciano had the shortest reach of any
Heavyweight champ
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Originally posted by FUC_U_PAYME View PostIf the great Featherweight champion Sandy Saddler and Rocky Marciano
where to fight, Saddler would have a 2 inch reach advantage, 70 inches
to Marciano's 68. by the way Marciano had the shortest reach of any
Heavyweight champ
- Oscar De La Hoya released his first album on EMI/Latin Records. It was named "Oscar" and was successful. The album topped Billboard's Latin Dance charts for several weeks and "Ven a Mi," a single from the album was nominated for a Grammy.
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Originally posted by DrewWoodside View PostHe might have a lot of trouble in today's HW age of the dinosaurs with his stubby arms.
- Oscar De La Hoya released his first album on EMI/Latin Records. It was named "Oscar" and was successful. The album topped Billboard's Latin Dance charts for several weeks and "Ven a Mi," a single from the album was nominated for a Grammy.
weight and ended his carrer as a Heavyweight. He fought in every divison
boxing has to offer and he also ko a fighter in each weight class.
Did you know the hector camacho also relealsed a album.
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