Most intimidating stare in boxing history?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by AntonioMartin1, Mar 18, 2023.



Who had it?

  1. Mike Tyson

    9 vote(s)
    24.3%
  2. Sonny Liston

    16 vote(s)
    43.2%
  3. George Foreman

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%
  4. Roberto Duran

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%
  5. Wilfred Benitez

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Thomas Hearns

    9 vote(s)
    24.3%
  1. BoB Box

    BoB Box Rollin with the punches Full Member

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    Lyle vs Foreman staredown was epic.
     
  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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  3. Pugguy

    Pugguy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    During pre fight instructions some fighters go well out of their way not to make eye contact.

    So it was quite different to see Norton and Young face off before their fight - both men barely looked at each other if at all! It was the absolute antithesis of a pre fight stare down.

    If you could choose a winner of a non-staring contest I might’ve given that one to Ken, - I think Jimmy might’ve glanced up at Ken once or twice. Lol.
     
  4. Pugguy

    Pugguy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    On point re Benitez’s stare - IIRC, when Ray receded first from their protracted pre fight face off, Wilfred looked so smug, slowly turning away, head still held up and smiling - very chuffed with himself.
     
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  5. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Liston, but Holyfield looked like Death Incarnate before the second Tyson fight.
     
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  6. Pugguy

    Pugguy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Though some say he always looked like that - most fearful/worried look might go to Michael Spinks prior to facing Tyson.
     
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  7. Boxing GOAT

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    Liston, Tyson, Butterbean.
     
  8. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog My name is Buck and I'm here to... Full Member

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    Seems like I saw an interview prior to that fight and Tyson was saying his usual mean things and looking evil and Spinks looked terrified throughout. His trainer or whoever was with him was trying to talk tough back at Tyson, but Spinks was looking like he pooped himself.
     
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  9. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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  10. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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