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Of the guys I've met personally, Carmen Basilio, Gerry Cooney, Emile Griffith, there are probably others, but these are the ones that come to mind first. Never refuse an autograph or photo. Genuinely nice people. Guys I haven't met, but think are ok: Ricky Hatton, Juan Diaz and Israel Vazquez. They all seem like regular down to earth guys.
Mosley shows the best sportsmanship of anyone currently in Boxing, he is gracious in defeat, humble in victory and never trash talks his opponents. Has taken over the mantle of boxing's gentleman from Tszyu. This attitude proves you don't have to be a trash talking loudmouth to win titles and sell tickets. Mosley would be a great commentator when he retires, i hope he tries it out!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxerharvey
completely agree re. sugar shane.
i love all-class fighters like shane and cotto.
all business, no brash.
SSM - like everyone else has said, he's pure class
Cotto - quiet, humble, badass
Mayorga - pure comedy, way over the top
Miranda - a more subdued Mayorga
Hatton - seems like a nice, humble guy (lead up to the Mayweather fight aside)
Wlad - I used to dispise him, but I've come around
Kessler - For how he acted before, during, and after the Calzaghe fight, classy guy
Chico Corrales (RIP) - has always been one of my favorites
I would agree with all mentioned above except Mayorga (prick) and Tyson (insane prick)
I would add Terry Norris. I got to meet him once before the Petway fight and he was very cool . Talked to me for a while about how he used to go to school ,work then go to the gym.
Ive always Benn fond of Nigel Benn's Personality.He fought like I want to live life some times.face first free swinging with gusto and fire......But it also got him in all kinds of trouble ......such is life.At the end it was hard to watch (Collins 2 ending),He was dealing with the toll of going out on his shield in past and also being on the other end of an all out war only to see the gallant McClellan never recover.....and in a much ,much less severe way ,nor did Benn mentally.
Named my cat after him( ;D) after Barkley fight,loved the interview "I'm here to show we Brit's ain't a bunch of pussy's,we fight with heart" I was the scorn of the American fans I hung with then and I'm as big a corny yank as you will ever find.
Michael Carbajal
Azumah Nelson.........Always calm,cool,collected but fought like a tempered assassin.This list could never end.
Floyd : Seemingly unbeatable, technically brilliant, & defensively amazing.
Cotto : Tuff as nails & a hell of a fighter when he uses his boxing brain.
Marquez : Brilliant counter puncher & an all around thinking man’s boxer.
Wright : One of the greatest defensive fighters of the last decade.
Hopkins : All of the above.
Whoops!Quote:
Originally Posted by wacko3205
Read that wrong...most of those guys I like act like tools...but then again...I don't know 'em personally...& I don't want to.
Those are just a list of boxers that I like the most.
I'd have to say that Pavlik would be a cat that would have a great personality.
I get a kick out of Arce.,,,He always seems like he is having so much fun...gotta love that
Shane Mosley as everyone else said...he is just a class act and all around decent guy...James Toney because he is one hell of a trash Talker..a bit of an ass but funny all the same...I loved when he was at the presser for the Peter fight and Sam had said something I can't remember exactly what but it came out wrong...James just started laughing hysterically...Chris Byrd was always a class act....
For the sake of pure amusement you gotta love Mayorga...Talks a shit load of trash but in the end he is a decent guy...even he will admit when he has gone too far.....
And My #1 non boxer personality is Larry Merchant....Old sneaky pete in the Tux pocket calls it like he sees it
Paez Sr, Eubank & Arce 8)
Mosley kills me. I've seen him almost every single fight that I have been at. He's always around the ring in Vegas & most of the time...up in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daxx Kahn
No shit...you can see Mosley's smile from the nose bleeds. He never seems down...win, lose, or draw. People like Mosley are great for the sport...attitude wise atleast.
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Originally Posted by wacko3205
IMO he is just a guy who appreciates things in life....
He is a what 4 or 5 time world champion in multi divisions, he has a TON of money, a beutiful wife and children, Shane knows life is good and there is no reason to be down....I don't though I can ever remember him trash talking or insulting other fighters.....just not his way....and though other guys are nice and seem to be polite (Oscar for example)...Shane seems genuine with his not like he is doing it all for the sake of appearence........
ORRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
Shane is always on some Really Really good Prescriptionmeds at all times and we just don't know about it! :D
Floyd Mayweather Junior for being so humble ;D
Floyd Mayweather Sr for being the greatest poet alive O0
Just playing, I did love Eubanks personality. Charisma and wound people up without even trying. Funny without meaning to be as well.
Muhammad Ali for being the most charismatic boxer i've seen...I love the way he used to just lead the crowd in chanting his name when most boxers were resting between rounds. His promo's were like wrestling interviews, absolutely awesome. Also when he was introduced as being from 'Louisville, Kentucky, USA' before the Thriller in Manilla, the crowd boo'd him and he pretended to break down and cry..but as soon as his name was announced the crowd went wild and he jumped up and started posing lol. Truely great entertainer.
Thats Billbo man ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Althugz
Anthony Small.... liked him until the O2 arena when he came in to that prayer music....
...whilst wearing a ghoulish mask.
Bad taste.