Fighters who made it the hard way

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  1. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    Carlos Baldomir comes to mind.
     
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  2. BUMPY KNUCKLES

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    Floyd Mayweather.
     
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  3. Theron

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    Hagler !
     
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  4. Son of Gaul

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  5. r1p00pk

    r1p00pk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hagler, smh when he won the championships, that mustve made it less amazing
     
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  6. BigBone

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    Broner
     
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  7. Hoshi

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    :good
     
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  8. Big Left

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    Canelo has had a tough ride to the top.
     
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  9. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    sergio is a pretty good call from the modern superstars
     
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  10. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Fighters who made it the hard way:

    Pretty much every one of them, except Chavez Jr. :cool:






    OK, serious answer: I read that Martinez had it really rough for many years, until finally signing with a big promoter. That's why he was fairly old when he first gained international recognition.
     
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  11. red cobra

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  12. zetsui

    zetsui Well-Known Member Full Member

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    One of the lowest points in sports history was when Hagler beat Minter. British fans throw beer bottles into the ring. What a bunch of assholes.

    Apparently Minter was the modern day equivalent of an EDL/KKK superstar
     
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  13. oatman12345

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    Peter Quillin not HOF but a world champ
     
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  14. dareo

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    Sergio martinez
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  15. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Martinez is a good call, Hagler too.

    Wouldn't agree with Broner, who got exposure on big undercards in his first few fights. A lot has been expected from him since he turned professional and he has got plenty of chances.


    I'm looking for fighters who nothing much was expected of them when they turned professional, and who got titles/recognition without the help of big promotion, much amateur success/experience etc.
     
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