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Your favorite boxers
Posted on 5/22/23 at 5:46 am
Posted on 5/22/23 at 5:46 am
I loved watching boxing at an early age, back in the late 60s I was watching bouts on TV. I remember going to Pappys on Ryan street in Lake Charles and they had a huge selection of magazines. My dad loved to read, mostly about firearms and cars, but he would buy me boxing magazines. I couldn't get enough reading about the old fighters, Marciano, Dempsey, Sugar Ray Robinson, etc.
Anyway, some of my favorite boxers all time are Joe Louis, Duran, Marciano, Dempsey, Arguello, Salvador Sanchez and Ali.
Who ya'll got?
Anyway, some of my favorite boxers all time are Joe Louis, Duran, Marciano, Dempsey, Arguello, Salvador Sanchez and Ali.
Who ya'll got?
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Posted on 5/22/23 at 6:22 am to JackDempsey
Sugar Ray Leonard , Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns, “Iron” Mike Tyson
Posted on 5/22/23 at 6:23 am to JackDempsey
Calvin Klein boxer briefs
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:15 am to JackDempsey
All of the above mentioned. Loved Sugar Ray Robinson’s style, Marciano’s rawness, and no one hit harder than someone like Sonny Liston (although many give him a bad legacy for the Ali fight).
Although they are not my favorites, Naseem Hamed was a fun watch with very good technique and feet, albeit cocky. But, the guy that was an absolute terror that seems to be forgotten by many is Ike Ibeabuchi. That guy’s fight with David Tua was an all-time classic slugfest that probably damaged both boxers in the long run. However, an incident in Vegas and other things prevented him from seeing his potential as a heavyweight champion.
Modern day I like Tyson Fury for his length and unorthodox style, yet cagy defense. Mike Tyson will always be my favorite though just because of nostalgia and nobody had seen anything like that before that time.
Although they are not my favorites, Naseem Hamed was a fun watch with very good technique and feet, albeit cocky. But, the guy that was an absolute terror that seems to be forgotten by many is Ike Ibeabuchi. That guy’s fight with David Tua was an all-time classic slugfest that probably damaged both boxers in the long run. However, an incident in Vegas and other things prevented him from seeing his potential as a heavyweight champion.
Modern day I like Tyson Fury for his length and unorthodox style, yet cagy defense. Mike Tyson will always be my favorite though just because of nostalgia and nobody had seen anything like that before that time.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:18 am to JackDempsey
Boom Boom Mancini
Sweet Pea Whitaker
Roberto Duran
Sweet Pea Whitaker
Roberto Duran
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:19 am to JackDempsey
Floyd, Winky, and Roy my three favorites…
Richard Savage when I was kid only because I knew him personally
Richard Savage when I was kid only because I knew him personally
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:19 am to bperki6
Watching on ppv, I liked Arturo gatti, Mickey Ward, Felix Trinidad, Roy Jones Jr. I had the hometown feels for Holyfield. Love him or hate him, Mayweather was must see.
For older fights, I loved Tommy hearns, sonny liston, Joe Frazier, & George foreman (i got to see a few of those of ppv as well).
For older fights, I loved Tommy hearns, sonny liston, Joe Frazier, & George foreman (i got to see a few of those of ppv as well).
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:20 am to JackDempsey
Always loved Tyson. Rooted for old George Foreman. Enjoyed Prince Naseem Hamed's style. Always thought Emmanuel Stewart took away his edge by trying to make him more of an orthodox fighter.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:20 am to JackDempsey
Antonio Tarver because he put Roy Jones, Jr. to sleep.
Other favorites were John "The Animal" Mugabi, Vernon Forrest, and Miguel Cotto. Both Klitschko brothers were terrific fighters. Vladimir was grossly underrated. After he fixed his defensive issues, he was one of the most dominant boxers of his era. He won something like 21 fights in a row over 10+ years. Hearns, Sugar Ray, and Hagler provided tremendous entertainment. I was a huge Hagler fan during that time. There are so many great fighters in my lifetime that this could go on for days.
Other favorites were John "The Animal" Mugabi, Vernon Forrest, and Miguel Cotto. Both Klitschko brothers were terrific fighters. Vladimir was grossly underrated. After he fixed his defensive issues, he was one of the most dominant boxers of his era. He won something like 21 fights in a row over 10+ years. Hearns, Sugar Ray, and Hagler provided tremendous entertainment. I was a huge Hagler fan during that time. There are so many great fighters in my lifetime that this could go on for days.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:21 am to JackDempsey
Clubber Lang
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:22 am to lepdagod
Winky definitely was fun to watch. He was so different. So frustrating for the opponent.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:22 am to JackDempsey
I watch every Sat night.
Historically some of my favorites are Hagler, Sugar Ray, Foreman 2.0. Oscar was fun to watch in his heyday.
I actually met and had dinner with Roy Jones one time. Roy is probably my all time favorite. He's a very down to earth guy. He gave me a pair of his gloves and autographed them. I also have Bernard Hopkins and Holyfield's signature on the same pair of gloves.
Currently my favorites are Vergil Ortiz, Loma, Wilder, and Spence.
Historically some of my favorites are Hagler, Sugar Ray, Foreman 2.0. Oscar was fun to watch in his heyday.
I actually met and had dinner with Roy Jones one time. Roy is probably my all time favorite. He's a very down to earth guy. He gave me a pair of his gloves and autographed them. I also have Bernard Hopkins and Holyfield's signature on the same pair of gloves.
Currently my favorites are Vergil Ortiz, Loma, Wilder, and Spence.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:26 am to meansonny
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Winky definitely was fun to watch. He was so different. So frustrating for the opponent.
Reach and arm length was ridiculous for his weight class… only thing was he swelled up way too easy …
Posted on 5/22/23 at 7:30 am to lepdagod
Not only did those forearms provide great reach, but the freaky length protected his head and body blows. It was a virtual force field and opponents were ineffective with anything quick/straight.
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Posted on 5/22/23 at 8:05 am to Grillades
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John "The Animal" Mugabi,
The Beast
Posted on 5/22/23 at 8:09 am to JackDempsey
I enjoyed watching Roy Jones Jr. in his prime.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 8:36 am to JackDempsey
I wish the sport would make a comeback. I can only imagine how awesome it was to be in NYC during the golden era, taking in big bouts at the Garden or one of the other prime venues.
Posted on 5/22/23 at 8:44 am to JackDempsey
My 3 favorite all-time fighters....
1. Smokin' Joe Frazier
2. Floyd Patterson
3. Thomas Hearns
1. Smokin' Joe Frazier
2. Floyd Patterson
3. Thomas Hearns
Posted on 5/22/23 at 9:30 am to TexasTiger08
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wish the sport would make a comeback
It’s back kind of… bunch of great fighters out here … the problem now is the promotion teams getting in the way
Posted on 5/22/23 at 9:43 am to JackDempsey
Ivan Drago
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