Name a current boxer..

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Originally Posted by Kel

Name a current boxer who fights with pure love for the sport. Do we have any pro boxers these days that fight for the thrill of fighting?

I'm VERY interested in all your opinions.

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EVANDER "REAL DEAL" HOLYFIELD loves the fight game !

HOLYFIELD 2007 O0

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Originally Posted by bilbo

Probably not someone you would expect but I reckon James Toney is one of those guys.

I mean he's approaching 40, has had over 85 FIGHTS! which is completely unheard of for a modern fighter outside of South America and other less developed countries.

I cant think of a single other fighter from North America or Europe who has had as many fights as him and still performs at the highest level.

He can't need the money so it seems the guy just loves to fight.

If only he could learn to love train as well, he could have been one of the best ever :P

Duran has to be another example. Remember he only retired in 2002 after a car crash!

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cc dude, i was going to say toney, that guy loves/lives to fight,truley one of my All time favs...never been koed and hard as nails, he just dosent have the power at HW to ko, i wish hed get in great shape again, cause i recon hed rule the super middle division even at the ripe ol age of 38...... ;D

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Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

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Originally Posted by Kel

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Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

actually to answer Kel's question accuratley and seriously the answer is Evander Holyfield. all jokes aside he depicts truly what kel's asking. no longer gets the highest purses in boxing history not even a mere fraction, yet he still fights on despite that, and health risks, and everyone including on this forum clowning him.

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I almost mentioned Evander in my initial post for that very reason but I did not want people to answer to my post and have the whole thread based on Holyfield. CC

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COOL CLICK back bro. real deep meaningful thread actually

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I'm really glad you understand mate, CC in 24!

HOLYFIELD

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bernard hopkins and holyfield
these oldies loves to fight
you all know they do
IMO, theyve got enough money but they
just cant hang the gloves

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Originally Posted by the_answer

bernard hopkins and holyfield
these oldies loves to fight
you all know they do
IMO, theyve got enough money but they
just cant hang the gloves

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Nigel Benn & Eubank loved to fight...

...til their guts were hanging out!

Cotto, Hatton, Gatti, Barrera - all fighters!

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Originally Posted by bilbo

Probably not someone you would expect but I reckon James Toney is one of those guys.

I mean he's approaching 40, has had over 85 FIGHTS! which is completely unheard of for a modern fighter outside of South America and other less developed countries.

I cant think of a single other fighter from North America or Europe who has had as many fights as him and still performs at the highest level.

He can't need the money so it seems the guy just loves to fight.

If only he could learn to love train as well, he could have been one of the best ever :P

Duran has to be another example. Remember he only retired in 2002 after a car crash!

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I was gonna say Toney actually. He does seem to really enjoy fighting and even sparring, not so much with the running and not eating

The 0ne that comes to mind first is Larry Holmes he dont need the money

Hmm. its hard to decide.

Theres different ways to gage a fighters love for the game...

I mean James Toneys has had a ton of fights, which IMO puts him right up there. He's said before that he'll fight anyone, anytime.. Which i kinda belive.

But the flip side of it is his poor attitude towards preperation.. Which other lovers of the sport can rightfully frown upon....


People like Floyd Mayweather, a guy that could easily break out into a lengthy road work session should he feel his heart beat slowing!

Or even Bernard Hopkins, who at nearly 41, continues to live the life of a monk outside of the ring in the name of longevity.



Then of course you have the tragic romantics. The Ali's, Morales', Holyfields and Gatti's. The guys who have made a career out of fighting the best of the best, taker on of all comers and even despite there own depleeting vital signs, continue to strive for the big time fights and bright lights.

The Grinch.........the philosopher.....the poet....the hater of Christmas



the paradoxes

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Originally Posted by boozeboxer

The Grinch.........the philosopher.....the poet....the hater of Christmas



the paradoxes

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If i say white is black, i mean it.

Some times its yellow but as long as thats not your opinion then all is good ;)

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Originally Posted by Kel

Name a current boxer who fights with pure love for the sport. Do we have any pro boxers these days that fight for the thrill of fighting?

I'm VERY interested in all your opinions.

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There ain't none. Cuz they don't exist. And there's nothing wrong with that. Shit ain't free in this world. Neither should fighting. People got to eat.

De La Hoya.

How could he not? He has all the money and fame, and keeps going regardless of being on the downside of his career.

Oscar Delahoya lives a good clean life has a very nutritious diet He can fight well thru his late 30's and early 40's and be effective if he so desires . unlike fighters that have bouts of major drug use in their careers , they age at a much faster rate and thus get old in their 30’s I remember Bert Cooper when he was 26 years old.. Looked like the was 46 in the face . Them crack years are rough. Ages the body and the mind like Dog years ! O0