Monzon says he nearly quit in Griffith rematch

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  1. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great story. His brother had been murdered soon before and apparently some rough words from his trainer/manager were needed to make him not quite after the 7th (I think it was). Never heard this story before:

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    And here's a clip from the same interview where he talks about Hagler:

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    He comes across as humble and respectful, as a great guy. But one of the best things with the interview is the soft Phil Collins in the background. Quite random.
     
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    Nice interviews!
     
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  3. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is definitely not humble or respectful
     
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  4. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You don't think he is in the interviews? I wasn't talking about him in general.
     
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  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I quit out of boredom.
     
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  6. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Really?
     
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  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Whole watching the fight? Hell yeah, I got to like round seven and just bowed out.
     
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  8. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ok. Thought you meant the interview. Monzon is an ATG I've never really watched anything of personally.
     
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    Garrus Big Boss 1935-2014 Full Member

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    You watch the netflix series on him?
     
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  10. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Great interview...thanks Bokaj
     
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  11. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Damn young 'uns.
     
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  12. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You need to learn to stretch your attention span George.
     
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  13. William Walker

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    I watched the whole thing Diamond.
     
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    George forearm The forearm of George Full Member

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    Don't blame you down right bad fight
     
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    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Would you like to watch Johnny Nelson re-runs with me?
     
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