I'm becoming fascinated with Carlos Monzon - Page 3

teeto · 09-11-2009, 06:05 AM

I've got this book called Lords of the Ring, the best fighters since 1950. I was re-reading the bit on Monzon kast night, it says that Mickey Rourke visited him in jail, and he thought it would be good to spar Monzon, and get some photos of it. Apparently Monzon knocked him out.

I didn't even know you could spar in jail!

red cobra · 09-11-2009, 06:23 AM

The 70's were, for me the supreme decade for boxing.

AlFrancis · 09-11-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by teeto

I've got this book called Lords of the Ring, the best fighters since 1950. I was re-reading the bit on Monzon kast night, it says that Mickey Rourke visited him in jail, and he thought it would be good to spar Monzon, and get some photos of it. Apparently Monzon knocked him out.

I didn't even know you could spar in jail!

Yes, I've heard that story. Do you like the avatar? thought it appropriate for this thread.

Flea Man · 09-11-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AlFrancis

Yes, I've heard that story. Do you like the avatar? thought it appropriate for this thread.

Qulity avatar

Was it Toney or Monzon that broke Rourke's jaw with the first punch?

fists of fury · 09-11-2009, 07:48 AM

Interesting thread Teeto. Red Cobra's comments were very insightful and interesting...good read.
Has anyone else noticed the facial similarity between Monzon and Richard Ramirez?

Flea Man · 09-11-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fists of fury

Interesting thread Teeto. Red Cobra's comments were very insightful and interesting...good read.
Has anyone else noticed the facial similarity between Monzon and Richard Ramirez?

Yes. Funnily enough both murderers as well, though I doubt The Night Stalker had as good a one-two

fists of fury · 09-11-2009, 08:16 AM

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Yes. Funnily enough both murderers as well, though I doubt The Night Stalker had as good a one-two

teeto · 09-11-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AlFrancis

Yes, I've heard that story. Do you like the avatar? thought it appropriate for this thread.

Haha, that's a class avatar.

teeto · 09-11-2009, 10:43 AM

Haha, i've just google imaged richard ramirez, they do look alike!

laxpdx · 09-11-2009, 05:03 PM

I haven't noticed until now that, yes, Monzon and Richard Ramirez DO look alike. Interestingly enough both murderers. I'm not sure if a citizens' arrest would be effective against Monzon, as he might KO all of them!

In a strange way, Monzon also reminds me a lot of Lurch, from the "Addams Family".

Yes, I must admit King Carlos fascinates me as well. For me it's fun to watch the super-aggressive types like Hagler and Tony Ayala, but, as someone said, Monzon was the King of Cool. Carlos was a patient stalker, and could control the pace of a fight. He basically kept the opponent at arm's length. When they did get close enough, Carlos had good enough inside skills to tie up the opponent. Maybe boring to many, given his slowness, but Carlos always won.

Interesting how King Carlos fought in the same era that the actual King of Cool, Steve McQueen, was the top action hero. Nothing quite like the 60's-70's, they were the best.

he grant · 09-11-2009, 05:50 PM

Guys, the Sports Illustrated Archive of Monzon artilces ...

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Caponecartels · 09-11-2009, 06:23 PM

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Guys, the Sports Illustrated Archive of Monzon artilces ...

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Oh thanks for posting that he grant.

teeto · 09-11-2009, 06:29 PM

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Guys, the Sports Illustrated Archive of Monzon artilces ...

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Thanks a lot, i'm watching Monzon-Benvenuti 1 right now as it is. Just watched the English 'title' fight between John McDermott and Tyson Fury, but some Monzon is in order now.

Caponecartels · 09-11-2009, 06:34 PM

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Thanks a lot, i'm watching Monzon-Benvenuti 1 right now as it is. Just watched the English 'title' fight between John McDermott and Tyson Fury, but some Monzon is in order now.

That final right hand snaps Nino's head back so brutally...

Great fight.

teeto · 09-11-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Caponecartels

That final right hand snaps Nino's head back so brutally...

Great fight.

Did you ever get a read of the whole article btw CC? I wasn't ignoring you when you asked me to type it up.

Just that it's long man!!

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laxpdx Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,386 vCash: 1000	Re: I'm becoming fascinated with Carlos Monzon I haven't noticed until now that, yes, Monzon and Richard Ramirez DO look alike. Interestingly enough both murderers. I'm not sure if a citizens' arrest would be effective against Monzon, as he might KO all of them! In a strange way, Monzon also reminds me a lot of Lurch, from the "Addams Family". Yes, I must admit King Carlos fascinates me as well. For me it's fun to watch the super-aggressive types like Hagler and Tony Ayala, but, as someone said, Monzon was the King of Cool. Carlos was a patient stalker, and could control the pace of a fight. He basically kept the opponent at arm's length. When they did get close enough, Carlos had good enough inside skills to tie up the opponent. Maybe boring to many, given his slowness, but Carlos always won. Interesting how King Carlos fought in the same era that the actual King of Cool, Steve McQueen, was the top action hero. Nothing quite like the 60's-70's, they were the best.
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