Did Laszlo Papp Ever Fight In OR Make Appearance In America?

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  1. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    Anyone, anybody or anything?
     
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    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He never fought as a pro in the US, that's for sure, as an amateur, I couldn't find any fight of him in the US
     
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    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ral Hal Gooly Gooly will be along in a minute.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Most of his pro fights were in Austria if memory serves me correctly. I very much doubt the communist govt. would let him fight outside Europe.
     
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    As a pro he never did.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I believe he was pretty old when he turned pro too especially by the norm back then. I realize the choice wasnt his though. Looks good on film IMO though. Saw a documentary on him that's no longer on YouTube. About the nicest humblest guy you could come across
     
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  7. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Aren't you Hungarian too?
     
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  8. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Part Hungarian/mostly Ukrainian
     
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    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ukraine must have great talent coming through
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I've had my eye on an amateur named Aleksandr Khyzhniak. Looks promising
    Still waiting for Sirenko to step it up. Spending alot of time in South Africa doesnt seem to be helping but hes young
     
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    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What division is he?
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    75 kg ..... Sirenko is a pro HW
     
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  13. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Do you think one can pick up a belt?
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Hes got a pro style so that's a plus. If he turns pro I'll have a big interest in him. Sirenko seems to be a very good puncher.
     
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