Were there ever any successful fighters from an upper class back ground ?

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  1. hulkbash

    hulkbash Gate Keeper Full Member

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    A random question that got me thinking, I know we have a few middle class fighters Eubank Jr. etc who's parents have money but are there any successful fighters from a very wealthy/upper class back ground ? think
     
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  2. Flea Man

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    Barrera supposedly is from an affluent family. Not sure what constitutes that in Mexico though :D
     
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  3. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    The Klitschkos old man was a Soviet air force colonel, but compared to western standards I imagine that would still be a relatively humble upbringing
     
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  4. SuperTed

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    Nonono, haven't you ever read the general forum?

    The Klitschkos used to live on the streets beating people up for milk and bread
     
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  5. Joe Walker

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    while wlad was b-boying for penny's
     
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    William Regal.




















    ....I'm sorry.
     
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  7. JIM KELLY

    JIM KELLY Bullshyt Mr Han Man! Full Member

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    Chris Eubank...

    lol
     
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  8. SuperTed

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    It means they owned shoes.
     
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  9. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    James Hare was a successful domestic boxer who lived in a mansion IIRC. Not sure if it was all a gimmick or the truth.
     
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  10. leo_messi

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    Mike Tyson.
     
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  11. leo_messi

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    Anglosaxon
     
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  12. Jack Dempsey

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    Billy Soose was I think the first college educated World Champ if I remember correctly, whether that makes him upper class I dont know
     
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  13. SuperTed

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    :lol: Was gonna post this but couldnt bring myself to do it.
     
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    Gene Tunney married into the upper classes
     
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    I'm not sure Eubank would like to be known as Middle Class to be honest.
     
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