Sad to see how boxing slipped over the years.

Now that the weekend's just about here, take a look at the latest episode of "Classic Clashes" with @SmittyBoxing and me in which we broke down Larry Holmes vs. Lennox Lewis. The show can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=InLRRuVD…. Enjoy!

Here are the factors that @SmittyBoxing and I apply when analyzing our "Classic Clashes." How many categories does Larry Holmes win and how many categories go to Lennox Lewis. Please leave your comments after watching the show here: youtube.com/watch?v=InLRRuVD…

Thanks to a combination of retro counts and those done live at ringside, @CompuBox has data for 23 fights each for Holmes and Lewis. Yesterday, we provided the offensive numbers for both while here we present the defensive stats. Which numbers jump out at you? To hear the analysis of @SmittyBoxing and me, check out the show that can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=InLRRuVD…

Thanks to a combination of retro counts and those done live at ringside, @CompuBox has data for 23 fights each for Holmes and Lewis. As you look down the numbers on offense, which do you notice most. To hear my analysis, watch "Classic Clashes: Holmes vs. Lewis here: youtube.com/watch?v=InLRRuVD…

For those who missed yesterday's premiere of Classic Clashes, Season 1, Episode 6 featuring Larry Holmes vs. Lennox Lewis, the link is here. It's a show that is not only worth listening to, it's also worth watching for reasons that will be immediately obvious. Enjoy!

I first heard of Stan Musial in high school when I read a biography on him during study hall, and I've admired him ever since, not just as a player but as a human being. He was beloved by teammates, competitors, media and fans for his all-around excellence. This video explains his brilliance and symmetry. The last part explained the latter perfectly: In his first game, he got two hits and the Cardinals won 3-2. In his final game, he got two hits and the Cardinals won 3-2. And those two hits resulted in this extraordinary fact: 3,630 total hits -- 1,815 at home and 1,815 on the road. No wonder why he will forever be known as "The Man." I never met him when he was on earth, but I hope to meet him in the next life. Enjoy the video: youtube.com/watch?v=hNm0_cCB…

Yes, this series is irresistible. It's something that all boxing fans love: Fantasy Fights. And with our "Classic Clashes" series, @SmittyBoxing and I break down pairings that either have been discussed at great length, or matches that make you say, "oh, I didn't think of that one, but that's a great one!" Check out our latest episode here (youtube.com/watch?v=InLRRuVD…) and tell us what you think. If you have suggestions about matches you'd like to see, tell us in the comments section of the video. Enjoy everyone!

Imagine yourself at ringside at the Las Vegas Hilton and hearing Chuck Hull and Michael Buffer introduce Larry Holmes and Lennox Lewis just before they touch gloves and come out fighting. It certainly helps set the mood for the latest "Classic Clashes" episode hosted by @SmittyBoxing and myself, which can be seen here: youtube.com/watch?v=InLRRuVD…. Who do you think will win? Let us know by following the Four Commandments of the channel: Like, Subscribe, Opine and Suggest (it's free to subscribe). Enjoy!

For those who missed the premiere, here is the latest edition of "Classic Clashes" that pits Larry Holmes vs. Lennox Lewis. Hope you enjoy the show, as well as the new opening music, the graphics and the other features that will surely enhance your viewing experience. Thanks to @SmittyBoxing and our video editor Jack for making this real: youtube.com/watch?v=InLRRuVD…

The sixth episode of "Classic Clashes" will premiere at noon ET tomorrow here (youtube.com/@inthiscorner), and it will pit Larry Holmes and Lennox Lewis at the Hilton in Las Vegas, where both actually fought. This series has evolved from show to show, and this episode will feature many new elements, including a new opening theme, graphics, and several other surprises that will be pleasant to the eye AND the ear. But what won't change are the "eyes" and the analysis offered by @SmittyBoxing and the @CompuBox breakdowns and historical perspective I provide. It'll be a fast-paced yet informative and entertaining look at two of history's best heavyweights. Don't forget the channel's "Four Commandments": Like, Subscribe, Opine and Suggest. By the way, it's free to subscribe to the channel. Enjoy!

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mike Ditka, but one of my innumerable seatmates on flights was someone who played against him during Ditka's high school days. This fellow was on a powerhouse team that beat up on everyone, including Ditka's school. But even then, he said, there was something different about Ditka, and he went on to show us all his unique qualities throughout the rest of his life. A larger-than-life figure has left us. Rest in peace.

Hopefully a future loser. :-)

Who do you think would win a prime vs. prime match between Larry Holmes and Lennox Lewis, the pairing for our next "Classic Clash" episode:

Actually @Noirchick1, I drove out of a movie because I watched it with a buddy at a drive-in. I don't remember the name of it, but it was a Bond film with Roger Moore and neither of us "got it." It probably wasn't a "bad" movie; in retrospect, we figured that to fully appreciate what we were watching, we had to have watched previous films. We weren't those guys. The concession stand food was good, though. :-)

According to the counter at the top of my account, this was to have been my 5,000th post since I began on this platform in May 2021. However, thanks to my spotting an error, I corrected it, reposted and found out that the total has pushed past the benchmark number. Oh, well...