Remember when boxers used to tattoo advertisements across their backs?

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  1. El Gallo Negro

    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    I remember Hopkins used to rock the GoldenPalace.com across his back. I thought it looked pretty dope, and the ink stayed legible throughout the whole fight.
    He wasn't the only guy, but I remember him doing it the most....seemed to be really popular around 2005-2006 but then it pretty much went away..
    Does anyone know why? Was there some type of copyright infringement?
     
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    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's possible networks didn't want this type of advertising, as it's something they have no say or no control over. But I recall when Hops did this for his fight w/ Tito. Word is he used the payment for the backtat to bet on himself to win. Worked a charm!
     
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    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    Yup I heard that same story.
     
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    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I remember JMM doing it as well.
     
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    Cieslak.
     
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    El Gallo Negro, Mar 2, 2021
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    ATG22 Active Member Full Member

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    No that was just back acne from all the sauce.
     
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    It was much more common in MMA, especially with Polish fighters.
     
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    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    Wasn't it just painted on
     
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    kim_jong_un Member banned Full Member

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    Basically yes. OP forgot to add "temporary" before the word tattoo.
     
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    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    No it was permanent.... B-Hop still walks around the streets of Philly with GoldenPalace.com tattooed on his back bro
     
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    Dannymita Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Same fight he came in with bleach blonde hair if I remember correctly
     
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    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Yeah I used to like that and thought it was hilarious back then. Bring it back!
     
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