by Fox Doucette Sugar Ray Leonard has an interesting history on this show. He took a split decision from Oscar De La Hoya on July 3 of last year, then he beat Floyd Mayweather, also by split decision, on September 11. But those were guys who could match him shot for shot style-wise. So what happens when we throw him in against Manny Pacquiao? Does it become like the first … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 13: Blood For The Blood God
Welcome to another edition of What If?, as the first round of the heavyweight tournament group stage continues. Read the intro and method here. Catch up with the '40s and '80s groups in Episodes 5 and 9. Previously, on What If: The 1980s group is decided in terms of who the participants will be in the perhaps to-be-aptly-named knockout stages of the tournament to come; … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 9: Blood on the Sand
Welcome to another edition of What If?, as the first round of the heavyweight tournament group stage continues. Read the intro and method here. Catch up with the '40s and '80s groups in Episode 5. Previously, on What If: Boxing's major one-man-and-a-crate-of-puppets eras are often mocked for lacking excitement because the champion is so dominant that nobody can rise … [Read more...]
What If’s Excellent Heavyweight Adventure Part 5: Joey Maxim’s Punch-Out!
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: “But Fox, WHERE IS MIKE TYSON?” Oh, you thought I left him out? You seriously thought I left him out? Story-wise, Tyson isn't in San Dimas on June 27, because he's off fighting Michael Spinks and … [Read more...]