Quote Originally Posted by Domiko View Post
Mariano smashes louis before he won the title of wallcot and it was in the title fight he was dropped for the first time louis didnt drop him. Loyis was great but when we talk of the greatest heavyweight ever he isnt in my top, a great heavy should never sustain a one sided beating from anybody while in their supposed prime.
Joe was not in his prime, he was still learning and he was vulnerable to the right cross. Max capitalised on that weakness viciously. No shame there. Ali could have been stopped by Cooper early in his career. It can happen. Joe is a great, second best heavyweight ever.