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One of the bloggers in our yahoo boxing community,Joe Louis, insist that Marvelous Marvin Hagler fought Vito Antuofermo 3 times. That is incorrect, Hagler challenged Antuofermo on Nov 30,1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they fought to a bloody 15 round draw, Vito retained his World MiddleweightTitle. they fought a rematch at the Boston Garden's on June 13,1981, with Hagler stopping Vito on cuts in round 5, and retaining his World Middleweight Title. Also Carlos Monzon never made a short comeback to boxing, when he retired on August 29,1977, he stayed retired to pursue a motion picture career in Argentina. The Petronelli's who handled Hagler kept Marvelous Marvin away from Monzon until he retired, because they felt that Marvin lacked the experience to fight Carlos. But everyone seems to think that Hagler fought Antuofermo 3 times, not true. I have been following boxing since the ABC's Gillette Friday Nght Fights, in the 1960's.

Calos Monzon won the title in his first try at it, knocking out Nino Benvenuti, italy, in round 12, in Rome, Italy. He defended his belt, 14 times, he defended against the likes of Benvenuti, Emile griffith, twice, Denny Moyer, Jean-Claude Bouttier, twice, Tom Bogs, a prime Bad Bennie Briscoe, World Welterweight Champion Jose Mantequilla Napoles, Tony Mundine, Tony Licata, Gratien Tonna, and Rodrigo Valdes, twice, he then retired with his belt on July 31.1977.He had not lost a fight since Oct 9,1964, spanning 82 consecutive victories, he avenged his three decision losses. His record at retirement was 89-3-9, 61 by knockout. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was great, but he failed to win his title in his first try, a 15 round draw with World Middleweight Champion Vito Antuofermo, on Nov 30,1979, in Las Vegas. He destroyed Alan Minter for the title on Sept 27, 1980, in 3 rounds. He defended against Antuofermo, Tony Sibson, Fulgencio Oblemejias, Fran The Animal Fletcher, John The Beast Mugabi, Thomas Hearns and, Caveman Lee, He was defeated on points to a come backing Sugar Ray Leonard, on April 6,1987, a fighter who had not fought in 3 years. Hagler was a poor sport about it, maybe he should have knocked out a puffed up welterweight. Sugar Ray Leonard cannot be better than Carlos Monzon, no way. Is it because these young fans never saw Carlos? Monzon was a great counter puncher with a stiff left jab, and a paralyzing right hand, also he had an iron chin. Also his competition was better than Marvelous Marvin's.

With all this rhetoric about the state of war from North Korea's leader, does anyone believe that we will soon be at war with North Korea?

Carlos Monzon of 1975 vs Vito Antuofermo 1979, King Carlos won the World Middleweight Title on Nov 7,1970, knocking out Nino Benvenuti of Italy, in round 12, in Rome, Italy. In 1971, he stopped both Benvenuti,in 3 rounds and Emile Griffith, in 14. He defended against the likes of Denny Moyer, Jean Claude Bouttier,Tom Bogs, a prime Bad Bennie Briscoe, World Welterweight Champion Jose Mantequilla Napoles, Tony Mundine, Tony Licata,Gratien Tonna, and Rodrigo Valdes, twice. Monzon defended his belt 14 times before retiring in July 1977. He had not lost a fight since Oct 9,1964, spanning 82 fights he avenged his three decision losses. His record at retirement was 89-3-9, 61 by knockout. He was tall, had good boxing skills, great counter puncher, stiff let jab, and a devatating right hand, as well as a good chin.Vito won his World Middleweight Title with a majority decision over Hugo Corro, Argentina, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. In his first title defense, he fought to a bloody 15 round draw with challenger Marvelous Marvin Hagler, on Nov 30,1979, in Las Vegas. Antuofermo would lose his title by unanimous decision to Alan Minter, England, in Feb 1980. Vito is a mauler and brawler. Who would win and Why?

Nino Benvenuti 1969 fought a trilogy with Emile Griffith, winning the World Middleweight Title from Emile, on April 17,1967, by a unanimous decision, decking Griffith in round 9. Nino lost the title to Griffith on Sept 17,1967, by a unanimous decision. It was on March 4,1968, that Nino won the title back with a unanimous decision. He made title defenses against the likes of Don Fullmer, Fraser scott, and an 11th round TKO of Luis Rodriguez, on Nov 22,1969. He would reign as champion until Nov 7,1970, when Carlos Monzon of Argentina knocked him out in round 12 to win the title. On May 3,1971 Monzon stopped him in 3 rounds to retain the title in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Nino was a boxer, good movement, and a Gold medalist in the 1960 Rome Olympics. Marvelous Marvin Hagler failed in his first title shot at World Middleweight Champion Vito Antuofermo, on Nov 30,1979, fighting to a bloody 15 round draw, on Sept 28,1980, he literally destroyed World Middleweight Champion Alan Minter, England, to win the title. Hagler is a southpaw. Marvelous has defended against the likes of Tony sibson, Vito Antuofermo, and John The Beast Mugabi, among others. He lost a majority decision to Sugar Ray Leonard, on April 6,1987, and suffered the loss of his belt, and retired. Who would win and why?

Ingemar Johanssen 1959 vs Rocky Marciano 1954. Ingemar knocked out unbeaten contender Eddie Machen, on Sept 14,1958, in Gottenberg, Sweden, in round 1. He also holds a 6th round knockout of Henry Cooper, of England. On June 25,1959, he knocked out defending World Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson, in round 3, at Yankee, Stadium. Rocky Marciano won the World Heavyweight title from Jersey Joe walcott, in round 13, on Sept 23,1952. He defended against Walcott, Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles, Don Cockell, of England, and World Light Heavyweight Champion Archie Moore, on Sept 21,1955, with a TKO9. Who would win and Why ?

Guererro was arrested at a N.Y Airport, for carrying a gun, will it put a damper on his upcoming fight with Mayweather?

Jimmy Young scored a spectacular unanimous 12 round decision over a prime George Foreman, on March 17,1977, in San Juan Puerto Rico. Young decked George in the 12th round, Foreman then retired for 10 years. Young has defeated Ron Lyle twice by unanimous decision. Iron Mike Tyson in his last fight flattened Michael Spinks in round 1, on June 27,1988. Who would win and why?

Eddie Machen went 12 rounds with Sonny Liston in Sept 1960, only to lose a unanimous decision. Evander Holyfield stopped James Buster Douglas, in 3 rounds to win the World Heavyweight Title in 1990. Who would win and why? 15 rounds.

This intense love affair that everyone has with Iron Mike Tyson, is it because they see themselves as him and wish to be transformed into him, his Thuggish lifestyle ? He was not that great, only with mediocre opposition in front of him. He was severely exposed by James Buster Douglas, and knocked out in round 10, and lost his title. He beat up his spouse, raped a woman, and fought a bruising battle with his then mother in law, Ruth Roper. He and Leon Spinks were the worst drivers. He could have not have handled the prime top ten heavyweight champions of all time. Is it because his fans were not exposed to the great fighters of the past to make a comparison ? Once a week the question is brought up, A prime Ali vs a prime Mike Tyson, Ali was a million times better than Buster Douglas, go figure. Or do people like to make excuses for him, just curious?

A prime Larry Holmes 1982, coming off of his 13th round TKO victory of previously unbeaten Gerry Cooney, vs A prime Lennox Lewis, 1998, who had just defeated Evander The Real Deal Holyfield, Who would win and why ? It would be 15 rounds.

Smokin Joe Frazier 1970 vs Iron Mike Tyson 1988. Joe Frazier that just knocked out World Light Heavyweight Champion Bob Foster, in two rounds on Nov 18 1970 meets Iron Mike Tyson who knocked out Michael Spinks in round 1, on June 27,1988. Who would win and why?T

Hector Camacho won the WBC Light weight Title with a unanimous 12 round decision over Jose Luis Ramirez, of Mexico. ,Livingston Bramble stopped Ray Boom Boom Mancini, in the 14th round in 1984, to win the WBA World Welterweight Title. In his last title defense Bramble defeated Tyrone Crawley. Bramble is taller, and Camacho faster,. Who would win and Why?

These two were on a collision course until Sugar Ray was diagnosed with the detached Retina following, his title defense against Bruce Finch, in 1982. Curry has come off of his title unification win over WBA Welterweight Champion Milton McCrory, by a KO 2, in 1985. Who would win and Why?

The Sonny Liston that destroyed Floyd patterson in round 1 to win the World heavyweight title, vs Evander Real Deal Holyfield who stopped Iron Mike Tyson in round 11, in Nov 1996, to win the World Heavyweight Title. Who would win and why?

The Cleveland Big Cat Williams of 1963, before he was shot by a Texas Deputy, and who broke Sonny Liston's nose in their 1959 fight before Liston stopped him in round 3, vs 1996 Evander Real Deal Holyfield who stopped Iron Mike Tyson in 11 rounds. Who would win and why?

Mr. Mayhem, from the Allstate Commercials vs Tyler Perry's Madea, 15 rounds, who would win and why? One is resilient and the other can pack a punch.

True, he was a hard hitter, but it does not take a brain surgeon tosee that Tyson could be taken apart by a speedy boxer, who would avoid his punches and land combinations and jabs. He will never rank up there with the all time greats, A prime Ali, Joe Frazier Joe Louis,a prime Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Sonny Liston, Lennox Lewis and Rocky Marciano. He was not an intelligent fighter, his competition was horrible and he was self destructive. Power and no brains. And ended up a real nowhere.man as sung by The Beatles. Buster Douglas and Robyn Givens mom really finished him, also he could not drive.

This would pit histories two oldest warriors against each other, Hopkins has outboxed and defeated Tavoris Cloud and Jean Pascuel in rather convincing fashion. He looks to dominate the current crop of light heavyweights. Archie Moore dominated a good group of fighters in the 1950's. He somtimes fought at heavyweight. As a World Light Heavyweight Champion he fought Yvon Durelle of Canada, twice and Dulio Rinaldi. On Sept 21,1955 he challenged Rocky Marciano, and had him down in round 2, in his bid for Marciano's World Heavyweight Title. Marciano arose to stop Archie in round 9. Who would win this fight and why?

This version of Big Cat was before he was shot by a Texas Deputy in Nov 1964. This Williams traded blows with Sonny Liston and even broke his nose in their first meeting in 1959, before he was knocked out by Liston in round 3. In their rematch in 1960, again Williams was knocked out in round 3. Big Cat drew with Eddie Machen. Williams has a knockout victory in 7 rounds over future WBA Heavyweight Champion Ernie Terrell. Iron Mike is deceptively quick for a small heavyweight. He has knocked out Trevor Berbick, and an aged Larry Holmes in 1988. He has decisioned James Bone Crusher Smith and Tony TNT Tucker. Iron Mike can hit. Who would win and why?