The spirits of some of the greatest fighters ever to lace on gloves have been invoked during the long build-up to the latest contest which can justifiably claim to define a boxing generation.
Henry Armstrong, ‘Homicide Hank’, who held three world titles at three different weights at the same time, and narrowly failed to claim a fourth. Muhammad Ali. The Sugar Rays, Robinson and Leonard.
All competed in fights which could be said to have sorted out the finishing order of eras gone before. All transcended their sport and left memories which linger long after time has turned their dreams to dust.
