I'm becoming fascinated with Carlos Monzon

The 70's were, for me the supreme decade for boxing.

 

Yes, I've heard that story. Do you like the avatar? thought it appropriate for this thread.

 

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Was it Toney or Monzon that broke Rourke's jaw with the first punch?

 

Interesting thread Teeto. Red Cobra's comments were very insightful and interesting...good read.
Has anyone else noticed the facial similarity between Monzon and Richard Ramirez?

 

Yes. Funnily enough both murderers as well, though I doubt The Night Stalker had as good a one-two:good

 

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I haven't noticed until now that, yes, Monzon and Richard Ramirez DO look alike. Interestingly enough both murderers. I'm not sure if a citizens' arrest would be effective against Monzon, as he might KO all of them!

In a strange way, Monzon also reminds me a lot of Lurch, from the "Addams Family".

Yes, I must admit King Carlos fascinates me as well. For me it's fun to watch the super-aggressive types like Hagler and Tony Ayala, but, as someone said, Monzon was the King of Cool. Carlos was a patient stalker, and could control the pace of a fight. He basically kept the opponent at arm's length. When they did get close enough, Carlos had good enough inside skills to tie up the opponent. Maybe boring to many, given his slowness, but Carlos always won.

Interesting how King Carlos fought in the same era that the actual King of Cool, Steve McQueen, was the top action hero. Nothing quite like the 60's-70's, they were the best.

 

Guys, the Sports Illustrated Archive of Monzon artilces ...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/va...os_Monzon/1900-01-01/2100-12-31/mdd/index.htm

 

Oh thanks for posting that he grant. :good

 

That final right hand snaps Nino's head back so brutally...

Great fight.