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A Trophy would be named after this fighter. The 1st contested bout ended in a draw.
Who fought for it and what fighter was the trophy named after?;D
Hagler, Toney v McCallum.?
:appl:
How'd you know?
Going through my covidlockdown -leisure time I'd thought I'd rewatch the fight, totally forgot that was mentioned at the beginning of the broadcast. Hagler hearing a draw, must've been like, -yeah figures this would happen to me.:(
Nice!
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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SlimTrae
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Originally Posted by
Master
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Originally Posted by
SlimTrae
A Trophy would be named after this fighter. The 1st contested bout ended in a draw.
Who fought for it and what fighter was the trophy named after?;D
Hagler, Toney v McCallum.?
:appl:
How'd you know?
Going through my covidlockdown -leisure time I'd thought I'd rewatch the fight, totally forgot that was mentioned at the beginning of the broadcast. Hagler hearing a draw, must've been like, -yeah figures this would happen to me.:(
Nice!
A big fan of both fighters and Toney finished strong and rocked the bodysnatcher. Many thought James won but I thought McCallum was the better. Hagler gave the title to Toney and Mike said that Hagler never appreciated a good boxer. They never did get on with one another.
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
How old was Joe Louis when he won the heavyweight world title?
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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How old was Joe Louis when he won the heavyweight world title?
About 23.
This fighter had several nicknames such as The Chocolate Chopper. Another was The Coffee-Colored KO King. Another was The Safari Sandman!;D and I guess in the tradition of Dempsey the press for a brief moment called him The Mahogany Mauler.
This fighter's 1st nickname was "The Terror"
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You are correct on Joe Loius being 23.
No idea on your question.
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You are correct on Joe Loius being 23.
No idea on your question.
When Joe was being groomed to NOT be a Jack Johnson, his handlers saw an opportunity to improve race relations by coming up with those names. They settled with The Brown Bomber, thank goodness!
Just imagine hearing ring introduction...And from Alabama is Joe The Safari Sandman Louis!!:rolleyes:
How many would misconstrued The Chocolate Chopper for the Chocolate chipper! Chipper? Chiperoo cookies?
Or The Coffee-Colored KO King. Coffee is black, he's mulatto LOL! Maybe the Coffee With cream KO King?;D
and 11 seconds into clip....
https://youtu.be/7Dldkk6FWX8
What only us hardcore fans know!
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FOR ANYONE WHO NEVER SAW THE ABOVE FIGHT & View Hopkins as a clincher, PLEASE!! WATCH THESE FEW ROUNDS!!
I think twice when Mercado was hurt he tried to clinch n hold...Bhop the Terror?:confused: He wanted no part in clinching! It's a trip to watch him back then, he was a banger for about 3 or 4 years!
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Oh & it was a fight he took on a few hours notice! This was supposed to be Mercado's fight! When the ref counts him out....for a moment looks like he's choking back tears!
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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FOR ANYONE WHO NEVER SAW THE ABOVE FIGHT & View Hopkins as a clincher, PLEASE!! WATCH THESE FEW ROUNDS!!
I think twice when Mercado was hurt he tried to clinch n hold...Bhop the Terror?:confused: He wanted no part in clinching! It's a trip to watch him back then, he was a banger for about 3 or 4 years!
Man is on his own island when it came to recreating a world class formula. Ring chemist and righteous individual from start to finish. Almost a career run of legit jump on your chest annihilator around Joe Lipsey, JD Jackson to the Bo James break down & beat up artist to Hopkins the over analytical pot shot sniper at the end.
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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SlimTrae
FOR ANYONE WHO NEVER SAW THE ABOVE FIGHT & View Hopkins as a clincher, PLEASE!! WATCH THESE FEW ROUNDS!!
I think twice when Mercado was hurt he tried to clinch n hold...Bhop the Terror?:confused: He wanted no part in clinching! It's a trip to watch him back then, he was a banger for about 3 or 4 years!
Man is on his own island when it came to recreating a world class formula. Ring chemist and righteous individual from start to finish. Almost a career run of legit jump on your chest annihilator around Joe Lipsey, JD Jackson to the Bo James break down & beat up artist to Hopkins the over analytical pot shot sniper at the end.
Man! Did he put Lipsey to sleep or what?:o;D
How ironic the 1st Joe he blasted into lala land , the 2nd Joe out hustled him and the last Joe blasted him out.
The ring!
Talk about an example of over-staying. Side note- Makes me respect Calzaghe all the more. Retire should mean just that.
the over analytical pot shot sniper
Nice!
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Well this is news at least to me. I always thought Roy went back down to face tarver-because he wanted to shut him out for continously calling him out.
Roy Jones Jr in The gloves Are off- told his comrades he was chasing Bob Fitzsimmons record of going UP to HW & back down to LHW in 1896. Around 22mn into clip.
https://youtu.be/h5w-weMkbrU
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Sometimes what boxers say are not true but could believe this as Roy was interested in making history.
When Roy said he deliberately lost a fight to get at his dad I do not believe.
Collins was trying to sell a comeback fight against Roy. Eubank embarasses Collins numerous times especially for avoiding Calzaghe.
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
Rocky Marciano-HW
Sugar Ray Robinson- WW
Roy Jones Jr -MW/LHW
Archie Moore- LHW
Tito Trinidad WW/MW
5'11 fighters at different weight classes
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Can anyone name some 5'10 fighters that have fought at various weight classes?;D Seems it goes as low as WW up HW-- champions that is!
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
I thought Tyson an Rocky were shorter than 5ft 11?
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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Master
I thought Tyson an Rocky were shorter than 5ft 11?
wiki & boxrec both state:
Rocky Marciano · Height
5' 11"
(1.80 m)
Height5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
SpouseBarbara Cousins (1950 - 196
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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SlimTrae
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Master
I thought Tyson an Rocky were shorter than 5ft 11?
wiki & boxrec both state:
Rocky Marciano · Height
5' 11"
(1.80 m)
Height5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
SpouseBarbara Cousins (1950 - 196
I think they are exaggerating and far shorter. I have a poster that said Tyson was just half inch under 6ft and the people that I know that have met him say he is only 5ft 9inches.
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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Master
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SlimTrae
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Master
I thought Tyson an Rocky were shorter than 5ft 11?
wiki & boxrec both state:
Rocky Marciano · Height
5' 11"
(1.80 m)
Height5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
SpouseBarbara Cousins (1950 - 196
I think they are exaggerating and far shorter. I have a poster that said Tyson was just half inch under 6ft and the people that I know that have met him say he is only 5ft 9inches.
Can't answer that. I listed Rocky at 5'11. Not Tyson.
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
Mike Tyson · Height
5' 10"
(1.78 m)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7YO_MjiLiQ
Tale of the tape states 5'11 1/2
https://youtu.be/VaKJQvxenB0
Tale of the tape same.
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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SlimTrae
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Originally Posted by
Master
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Originally Posted by
SlimTrae
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Originally Posted by
Master
I thought Tyson an Rocky were shorter than 5ft 11?
wiki & boxrec both state:
Rocky Marciano · Height
5' 11"
(1.80 m)
Height5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
SpouseBarbara Cousins (1950 - 196
I think they are exaggerating and far shorter. I have a poster that said Tyson was just half inch under 6ft and the people that I know that have met him say he is only 5ft 9inches.
Can't answer that. I listed Rocky at 5'11. Not Tyson.
I think Rocky was even shorter 5 foot 8inches in real life.
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For Tyson I will go with 5 11 1/2. I remember Larry Merchant on a David Tua fight also stated ...both guys are a bit taller- not shorter than listed...and said in fact when Tyson stands upright he is indeed about 5 11 1/2.
And when I saw him at the IBHOF- I was (unknowingly) standing next to the SUV they wanted to escort him- but the guy driving him in the little golf cart- messed up- thought he was going to the hotel next door...when they got it right & swung back around...he was about 2 feet away from me. So I would agree he is indeed at least 5 '11 1/2 close to my height. ;D
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Considering height, someone that really blew me away- was Alexis Aerguello- he is listed as 5'11. Considering the weight he fought at I now know why they called him the explosive THIN man. I was maybe two table distances away from him and was amazed that he almost looked my height. A guy who once fought at as Super Feather standing at 5'10 or close to!!!!
The tallest fighter I stood next to was a tossup between Evander Holyfield and Buster Douglass. Saw Evander backstage at a Luther Vandross concert and was at the buffet table side by side with Buster. They were down to the last piece of chicken -we looked at each other & I stated... Well I guess we know who gets the last piece LMAO!!
A few seconds later came out with a fresh batch and he offered me first piece...Ok I digress again!:cool:
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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Originally Posted by
Master
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SlimTrae
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Originally Posted by
Master
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Originally Posted by
SlimTrae
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Originally Posted by
Master
I thought Tyson an Rocky were shorter than 5ft 11?
wiki & boxrec both state:
Rocky Marciano · Height
5' 11"
(1.80 m)
Height5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
SpouseBarbara Cousins (1950 - 196
I think they are exaggerating and far shorter. I have a poster that said Tyson was just half inch under 6ft and the people that I know that have met him say he is only 5ft 9inches.
Can't answer that. I listed Rocky at 5'11. Not Tyson.
I think Rocky was even shorter 5 foot 8inches in real life.
You think he's the same height as a Cotto or Mayweather LMAO! about a 1:10 in he & Walcott are both standing upright- squared up and there is no 4 inch disparity, but if you got anything to validate 5'8 please set the record str8!!!
https://youtu.be/o4lo9gY60iU
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Antonio Tarver is another tall dude. took a photo with him at a Showbox fight. So many memories, but can't place a single photo of myself...on this website.:-\
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I have no validation just guessing. What about Tommy Hearns who was a freak at welterweight 6ft 2inches and had all that power!!!!
Sugar Ray Leonard was a great to even take him on never mind beat him.
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Even though Aaron Pryor is short, his son is tall as hell. Too bad he didnt have that animal instinct like his father. Just a really nice kid. He towered over me and I'm 6'0.
Tommy Hearns' son takes after him- I think he has to be about 6'2. Same with Aaron's son I had to look up at both!
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Ronald Hearns had the size, the reach, the menacing look and could punch.
But boy o boy he is a lousy boxer. I watched some short novice take him to an uneventful 8 rounds. Hometown crowd was somber... c'mon Ronald..damn:-\...
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Going through the mental roledex!! I would have to say Chazz Witherspoon was the tallest boxer I was around. listed at 6'4 -sounds about right. He had to duck/squat to get into my whip/ride. I think I had a Malibu at the time.
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Re: Boxing Trivia (What only Hardcore fans know)
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SlimTrae
Going through the mental roledex!! I would have to say Chazz Witherspoon was the tallest boxer I was around. listed at 6'4 -sounds about right. He had to duck/squat to get into my whip/ride. I think I had a Malibu at the time.
You are blessed to meet these boxers! You better appreciate the experience.
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Never got a chance to meet @CutMeMick here. I think? he attended a few IBHOF... But at another boxing forum he would amaze us in terms of who he met, fights he went to. And he has a glove OH MY Lord!!! Pac, JMM , MAB & Beristein all signed the SAME GLOVE!! That dude met some fighters...but then again most NY fans meet quite a bit.
Thinking more...Chad Dawson definately is a LHW, tall, lean muscular- Leon Spinks, we stood toe to toe face to face. this was around 2010 I think. When he stood up, I was like...um...Leon...Uh...bartender?!:-\ Get this dude a drink! Memories man.
The smallest dude I met was Michael Carbajal. A firecracker. especially when he drinks. Grazi's pub banned him one year!
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Antonio Tarver is another tall dude. took a photo with him at a Showbox fight. So many memories, but can't place a single photo of myself...on this website.:-\
It does allow you to upload and post photos here in a post on the forum, but I can understand why anyone would choose not to.
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SlimTrae
Rocky Marciano-HW
Sugar Ray Robinson- WW
Roy Jones Jr -MW/LHW
Archie Moore- LHW
Tito Trinidad WW/MW
5'11 fighters at different weight classes
I went up and shook Trinidad's hand at a concert. But he had just gotten up out of his seat and there was quite a crowd... so I couldn't say much about his height. It does surprise me to learn he's 5'11".