Man got hit in the face thousands of times in his career and never once got knocked out cold. Never seemed to experience facial swelling of any kind. Only cut on rare occasions. In fact, getting hit only seemed to make him stronger.
I think with the right training he could have been Heavyweight Champion of the world in both boxing and MMA. He fought a prime Rocky Balboa to a draw with minimal prep time or boxing training.
He was also virtually impossible to submit. With his wrestling background + granite chin, I think he runs through the UFC Heavyweight roster with ease.
Would have been great to see such a wholesome fighter rise through the ranks without the stigma of PEDS following him around.
Although he only focused on wrestling, Hogan must be considered the greatest fighter of all time in any sport.
I think with the right training he could have been Heavyweight Champion of the world in both boxing and MMA. He fought a prime Rocky Balboa to a draw with minimal prep time or boxing training.
He was also virtually impossible to submit. With his wrestling background + granite chin, I think he runs through the UFC Heavyweight roster with ease.
Would have been great to see such a wholesome fighter rise through the ranks without the stigma of PEDS following him around.
Although he only focused on wrestling, Hogan must be considered the greatest fighter of all time in any sport.