Welcome to another edition of What If?, as the first round of the heavyweight tournament group stage continues. Read the intro and method here. Life is like a box of chocolates. You may get some different flavors, but for the most part you know exactly what you're going to get: chocolate. Last week, we saw this principle in action. Floyd Patterson couldn't beat Sonny … [Read more...]
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What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure: Part 3
Welcome to another edition of What If?, as the first round of the heavyweight tournament group stage continues. Read the intro and method here. Previously, on What If: Last week, we saw a fight between Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles that would be the Fight of the Year in 1954, in 1988, or just about any other year in boxing history. Everyone in attendance knew they'd … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure: Part 2
Welcome to another edition of What If?, where our heavyweight tournament for the ages moves into the first week of group stage match-ups. We begin with some notes to remember: Last week, we introduced the combatants and the rules of the game. Over the next 12 episodes, we'll be moving through the group stage, with each installment featuring one old-time (1910-1940) group … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure: Part 1
Welcome to another installment of What If, where one of the greatest films of the 1980s meets the age-old boxing fanwank about comparing fighters across eras. You may be wondering why I'm setting this in 1988 besides the obvious movie reference. The answer is equal parts “because I felt like it, shut up”, and “wait for the last part, just trust me on this one.” San Dimas, … [Read more...]
Historical Fight Night: Saul Alvarez vs. Emile Griffith
by Fox Doucette Styles make fights in San Dimas tonight, as the second Saturday edition of Historical Fight Night plays host to Saul Alvarez, fresh off his atomic carpet bombing of Josesito Lopez, takes on Emile Griffith, who is brought in from his first victory over Joey Archer in 1966. You'll also notice that this is not being fought under "Old Vs. New" rules; Alvarez today … [Read more...]