Which fighters were charismatic 'n thrilling?

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  1. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For me, it was SRR. Now it's Pac.
     
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    Any fighter in between those 2 come to mine JG?

    I guess Ali always fits into this category
     
  3. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Paul Pender - The charismatic rugged brawler. A sort of Boston-version of Roberto Duran.
     
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    I found Tyson charismatic, before he turned into a thug surrounded by thugs.
     
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    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canya hear how loud I'm laughing, GP?
     
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    Found Ali ( met him as Clay ) charismatic, not thrilling.
     
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    For charisma AND thrills, Rocky Graziano
    For unadulterated action and thrills, Beau Jack
     
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    What about Rocky Marciano, he seemed a great guy.
     
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    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Couldn't agree more about, Rocky, b. He was my rabbi at Stillman's 'n an adrenaline rush for every N.Y fight fan.
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    I wondered what that noise was.

    Old Paul would struggle to set petrol alight with his excitement.
     
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    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Watching Paul Pender fight was as thrilling as watching paint dry on my wall.:patsch
     
  12. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pender could light up a room just by leaving, GP
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    :lol::lol:

    Musta been an exciting sort of paint you was using. To be fair to Paul, the Downes fights were pretty good.

    :lol::lol:
     
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    :lol:..I gotcha there GP...Paul Pender had the personal warmth and charisma of a wilted piece of iceberg lettuce.
     
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    Hugo Corro :deal