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Hank is a short form for Henry.
Pretty lame isn't it?
One of the top 3 fighters to ever step in the ring, perhaps the greatest.
He was an idol to Ray Robinson, I believe I read that they fought once before. It must be sad day to fight one of your idols.
He was most famous for holding three titles at one time(Featherweight, lightweight and welterweight). And this was when there was ONLY 8 weight divisions and 1 title per division.
Imagine that today, that would be equivalent to holding The Ring Magazine Championship in six weight division.
i know about henry armstrong, i always look at the top three G.O.A.Ts as follow:
Ali: in the heavy division.
Robinson: in the middle division.
Henry: in the lower division.
I just never heard henry be called hank. Anyways the real point is Max finally give some credit to pac ;D
Yea i heard that, that is impressive. Who were the champs he beat in those fights? Would be interesting to know. Back then though every champ was damn tough, you had to be really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lance Uppercut
Who won chris?Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Nagel
Yea, is that his official nickname or some people just lazy to say henry ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by CGM
Hank Aaron's real name was Henry.
I have heard only people refer to him as "Hank" now and again...Mostly older fans who were around when Henry was a more common name and most knew Hank was the nickname for it...(Though not sure exactly how that came about:-\)........Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
Hank Aaron is usually the more known Hank in sports at least here in the states...Personally I get thrown myself for a second when they call Henry Hank..
Hell I just confused myself with this explanation:D
Robinson is bigger too so that must of been a real tough fight even if armstrong was still in his prime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Nagel
Yea Hank Aaron is the guy that comes to mind when somebody talks about a Hank. Hearing the name Hank Armstrong is confusing.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahnI have heard only people refer to him as "Hank" now and again...Mostly older fans who were around when Henry was a more common name and most knew Hank was the nickname for it...(Though not sure exactly how that came about:-\)........Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
Hank Aaron is usually the more known Hank in sports at least here in the states...Personally I get thrown myself for a second when they call Henry Hank..
Hell I just confused myself with this explanation:D
Did anybody get to see a vid of henrys match against garcia for the middleweight title? was that really a draw or what? I aint seen it but was henry using his elbow illegally, he should of won if points weren't deducted right?
Hank got beat by SRR but he was way past his best. He had a low heart rate so he could throw punches for 15 rounds without getting too tired. He was a whirlwind of a fighter. He had a peak period where he won titles at 3 proper weights against great fighters and only failed the 4th one with a draw. After that it was down hill.
Geez you dont know?!!
The Sultan of Swat
The King of Clout
The King of Crash
The Great Bambin.....
Oh wait that's a different guy. Nevermind
Yes they did and from the rumors i heard was SRR respected Henry Armstrong, thats why he carried him so he could go the distance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Nagel