Quote Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus View Post
I could be wrong but I'm sure that if anyone has decided to make a case for an old timer, they'd usually prefix their argument with the acknowledgment that nutrition and training methods are very different.

Also, I'm not sure how a clear difference in training methods is equal to the differences in a mans natural ability to fight.
About as clear as it is how the difference in training methods is equal to the differences in a mans natural ability to play football, tennis, run and jump and just about everything else.

At birth they would be on a level playing field lb for lb. Except modern training and nutrition and modern opponents makes that differentiation more striking as the boxer grows.

Obviously!

I got no problem with any of those old guys. But they'd get completely smashed would they compete today no doubt.