Floyd Mayweather and the unbeatables
PERHAPS the biggest controversy to emerge from in August of 2017 was that “Money”, while beating a debutant, officially overtook Rocky Marciano’s record for the most victories by a world champion retiring undefeated with a 100 per cent record.
Marciano clocked up 49 victories and the win over McGregor moved Floyd Mayweather to 50. While the farcical nature of Mayweather’s victory is not up for debate, it is difficult to argue that beating McGregor should not be counted as an official result. As Marciano’s wins over Lee Epperson, Jimmy Weeks and Gilbert Cardone – none of whom had won a fight – are included in Marciano’s record, then McGregor also has to be counted on Mayweather’s.
Sugar Ray Robinson s sweet visit to Scotland PAISLEY Ice Rink was a mecca for famous boxers in the 60s. The venue – considered the most state of the art in Britain when it opened its doors in 1940 – could seat up to 5000 spectators and boasted a first class restaurant, café, milk bar and shop. Sugar Ray Robinson, said by some to be the best boxer ever, fought at the venue in August 1964, when he was 42 and considering retirement. Promoter Peter Keenan took him to Paisley Ice Rink, where he suffered a rare defeat to Irish boxer Mick Leahy. Top tickets for the fight cost eight guineas, but you could get a cheap seat at the back for two.