Lee Groves

CompuBox researcher/punch counter, "In This Corner: The Podcast" Executive Producer, IBHOF voter, historian, author, 2022 BWAA Good Guy Award winner

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

One of Felix Trinidad's most remarkable qualities was his ability to overcome early adversity, and, at 147, there were few who were better at that than "Tito". In this clip from our latest episode of "Classic Clashes," @SmittyBoxing explains under the guise of who had the better chin, Hearns or Trinidad.

To watch the entire episode, click here: https://t.co/U7tE3aW1gb

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

When we got our C-band satellite dish -- often described as the official state flower of West Virginia -- the first image we saw after it was installed was HBO's replay of Hagler-Duran. A very good omen!

[1980s Boxing @80sBoxing]

"TOUGHING IT OUT" Hagler and Duran, Sports Illustrated, November 21, 1983

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Classic Clashes Episode #8: Thomas Hearns v Felix Trinidad https://t.co/GbcQx9FuIZ via @YouTube

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Thomas Hearns and Felix Trinidad were known for their excellent offense, but when I ran the @CompuBox numbers on their respective times at 147, one fared much better than the other. Did this same fighter fare as well defensively? To find out, watch the show here: https://t.co/me8iGFFBm8

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

One of the factors @SmittyBoxing and I break down on our "Classic Clashes" shows is power, and this is a category in which Hearns and Trinidad excelled. But which man got Smitty's nod? You might be surprised, and in this clip, he explains why. To watch the rest of our breakdown (and find out our picks), watch here: https://t.co/me8iGFF3wA

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

@SmittyBoxing and I consider many factors when we analyze our "Classic Clashes," and in this clip from our latest episode featuring Thomas Hearns and Felix Trinidad, Smitty talks about their different offensive philosophies. To hear the rest of his breakdown (and learn of our picks), watch here: https://t.co/VBRUOtI9le. Enjoy!

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

I know it's been a while since I posted an update to the "Treadmill Diaries," but, rest assured, the journey has continued. In fact, today marks the five-year anniversary of the day I began this quest.

At first, it was intended to both lose weight and to improve the quality of life, but, after I lost some weight, it narrowed to quality of life concerns. In that vein, it has been very successful -- the pain I used to feel in my lower back, left knee and shoulders disappeared -- but in recent weeks, the pursuit to lose more weight was restored. I have made several major changes to what I eat and drink, how I do so and when I do so, and because I was able to stick with those changes long enough to make them habits, that pursuit has been very successful. I have accomplished several modest weight goals and I have another within striking distance. I even believe I can reach my ultimate goal, a goal I won't make public until I reach it. But let this be said -- I am winning the war.

For the record, I have recorded 766 treadmill sessions overall, 197 sessions of at least one hour, 3,741,232 steps overall and 1,762,689 on my newest treadmill that is pictured here.

Thanks to all who have voiced support during this quest, and I promised to keep you updated on my progress.

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Classic Clashes Episode #8: Thomas Hearns v Felix Trinidad https://t.co/pHLQlG4AdJ via @YouTube

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Hall of Famers Jimmy Lennon Sr. and Jr. worked the same cards for several years, and, for just a minute, their voices are reunited for the latest episode of "Classic Clashes" that pits Thomas Hearns and Felix Trinidad at 147. Who will @SmittyBoxing and I pick to win and why? To find out, watch the show here: https://t.co/d38Q41mJ1g

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

The newest episode of "Classic Clashes" has now dropped, and in it, @SmittyBoxing and I break down the lives, careers and styles of Thomas Hearns and Felix Trinidad. Who would win, how would they win, and why? To find out our opinions log in here and enjoy!
https://t.co/j6zg4rpP5R

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

In what fashion would tomorrow's episode of "Classic Clashes" end between Thomas Hearns and Felix Trinidad?

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

If you were charged with assessing these factors between Thomas Hearns and Felix Trinidad, how would you do so. Who has the edge in which categories? To hear the breakdown as done by @SmittyBoxing and me, check out the next episode of "Classic Clashes" this weekend. But if you haven't seen our last show between Sugar Ray Leonard and Oscar de la Hoya, it can be seen here: https://t.co/LdEU1wM6XY

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

@mroctober Reggie Jackson. He always performed best on the biggest stages and anyone who can hit three homers in a decisive World Series game deserves to be mentioned any time a question like this is posed.

[Vinny’s Corner @VinnysCorner1]

Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols, David Ortiz, or Shohei Ohtani isn’t available…

Game 7 of the World Series. Bottom of the 9th, bases juiced, two outs, down 3.

Name what hitter you’re trusting to hit the walk-off grand slam.

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Who would win a "Classic Clash" between Thomas Hearns and Felix Trinidad at 147?

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Storytelling is just one of the aspects that have made "Classic Clashes" such a popular series, and, in that vein, @SmittyBoxing and I purposely paired our most recent show (Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Oscar de la Hoya) with our next show (Thomas Hearns vs. Felix Trinidad) as "The Hit Man" and "Tito" were so closely linked with "Sugar Ray" and "The Golden Boy."

Hearns-Trinidad will premiere this weekend, and if you want to watch Leonard-De La Hoya, it can be found here (https://t.co/OWVGeHrh8b). Enjoy!

[James Smitty Smith @SmittyBoxing]

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[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

To find out how @SmittyBoxing and I broke down this very fantasy match, check out "Classic Clashes Episode 7." Enjoy!
https://t.co/z7QpKVxM7z

[Vinny’s Corner @VinnysCorner1]

The Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya versus Sugar Ray Leonard. How does this match between boxing legends play out?

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

@SmittyBoxing has really enhanced our "Classic Clashes" series by incorporating additional visual elements, and one of them is the new show open that includes the kind of fighters we are showcasing. It really sets the tone for what is to follow. To check out the latest episode, click here: https://t.co/X0I1DBqnFP

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Canelo at his best would beat Mbilli, but would the 36-year-old model who's been off more than a year get the "W?" Alvarez is always dangerous with his sharp and powerful counters, but Mbilli's far superior work rate and hunger could very well make this a hard night for the legend.

[DAZN Boxing @DAZNBoxing]

Canelo vs Mbilli has the guys SPLIT! 😬

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