That special quality - rising to the occasion
Posted: 30 Dec 2010, 00:02
I don't like Muhammad Ali and I don't like Sugar Ray Leonard. But, I have to admit and admire that they each had that special quality - the ability to rise to the occasion. Ali vs Foreman, SRL vs Hearns 1 - fantastic ability demonstrated to rise to the occasion and deliver the goods.
I also think Larry Holmes had it - as demonstrated in his fight with Ken Norton for his first heavyweight championship.
Roberto Duran had it - when he beat SRL. When after the "no mas" disgrace with SRL, he beat Iran Barkley, stood toe to toe with Marvin Hagler....
Actually, not in his first career but in his 2nd career, I think George Foreman had it - as demonstrated in his fight against Ron Lyle.
Carmen Basilio had it - 30 rounds with Sugar Ray Robinson - 1 close win, 1 close loss.
And, of course, SRR had it. The best boxer of all-time in my opinion.
Who else do you think had that special quality?
I also think Larry Holmes had it - as demonstrated in his fight with Ken Norton for his first heavyweight championship.
Roberto Duran had it - when he beat SRL. When after the "no mas" disgrace with SRL, he beat Iran Barkley, stood toe to toe with Marvin Hagler....
Actually, not in his first career but in his 2nd career, I think George Foreman had it - as demonstrated in his fight against Ron Lyle.
Carmen Basilio had it - 30 rounds with Sugar Ray Robinson - 1 close win, 1 close loss.
And, of course, SRR had it. The best boxer of all-time in my opinion.
Who else do you think had that special quality?
