Golden Ages 135 And Up

[Dave Hughey]

I would also give a nod to the HW era of Joe Louis. Colourful era? I guess so.

Maxie and Buddy Baer deserve a mention, Primo Carnera, Max Schmelling, even 2 Ton Tony Galento. James Braddock, Billy Conn. Jack Sharkey, Tommy Farr, Arturo Godoy. I don't know if it's right to mention Rocky Marciano as being a part of that era, since Joe came back to fight him simply to try to pay off his taxes.

I guess it all depends on what paramaters you are using to determine inclusion. Joe was so good he may have made his opponents look bad, when in other eras they would have been champs. It was a colourful era and the fans loved it.

[marbleheadmaui]

I would also give a nod to the HW era of Joe Louis. Colourful era? I guess so.

Maxie and Buddy Baer deserve a mention, Primo Carnera, Max Schmelling, even 2 Ton Tony Galento. James Braddock, Billy Conn. Jack Sharkey, Tommy Farr, Arturo Godoy. I don't know if it's right to mention Rocky Marciano as being a part of that era, since Joe came back to fight him simply to try to pay off his taxes.

I guess it all depends on what paramaters you are using to determine inclusion. Joe was so good he may have made his opponents look bad, when in other eras they would have been champs. It was a colourful era and the fans loved it.

That's a good point. That period at heavyweights was LOADED with personalities. And you're dead right on the impact of Joe's dominance.