Who's the most charismatic boxer of all time?

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  1. SweetPeaAli

    SweetPeaAli New Member Full Member

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    Ali by a landslide. I think some people need to look up the definition of charismatic.
     
    SweetPeaAli, Dec 4, 2009
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  2. ripcity

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    De La Hoya was a very good boxer but it was his chrisma that made him a star
     
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  3. 3rdIslander

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    On 2nd thought, I gotta retract my Sugar Ray Leonard call, then. You're right. I totally overlooked Ali's longterm & global impact. Regardless of what people may think of his [shifting] political, religious, & moral ideology, Ali is an ICON. & a lot of it had to do with his charisma. I remember hearing Cus D'Amato say that to Tyson in the Tyson documentary [something along the lines of "he was so great because of his personality"].

    To this day, the minute he enters the room at an event, he'll get a standing ovation.
     
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  4. Pimp C

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    Ali hands down.
     
    Pimp C, Dec 4, 2009
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  5. Lionel Rose

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    cha·ris·ma (k-rzm)
    n. pl. cha·ris·ma·ta (-m-t)
    1.
    a. A rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm.
    b. Personal magnetism or charm:

    Tyson exuded charisma.

    He was what he was.
    A working class man who fought for respect - sometimes taking the wrong path, but always had that 'je n'est ce quoi' about him.
    ali could be amusing, and was always watchable, but was in my mind, a little too disrespectful of his opponents for my tastes.

    Tyson, the king of boxing.



    God bless.
     
    Lionel Rose, Dec 4, 2009
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  6. northernstar83

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    Ali obviously, honourable mention to Roberto Duran
     
    northernstar83, Dec 4, 2009
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  7. FinalBELL

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    Definetely between DLH and ALI. I chose DLH because he was watched and became the PPV king not just for his skills, but because of his charisma. ALI was great, but he could be out of line in public many times.
     
    FinalBELL, Dec 4, 2009
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  8. Lionel Rose

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    Ali maybe.

    Duran?!:rofl

    **** OFF.



    God bless.
     
    Lionel Rose, Dec 4, 2009
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  9. northernstar83

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    TYSON?

    **** off
     
    northernstar83, Dec 4, 2009
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  10. 3rdIslander

    3rdIslander GURU R.I.P. Full Member

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    So, you really found Tyson to be charming? He was very personable when not enraged in the media & definitely a compelling, intriguing person, but I wouldn't call him charming. Maybe he was to Robin Givens at one point...:lol:
     
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  11. GrCh

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    I think JCC and Tito may deserve a mention though I was also thinking Ali
     
    GrCh, Dec 4, 2009
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  12. northernstar83

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    Charisma is the last thing that comes to mind when thinking of Tyson
     
    northernstar83, Dec 4, 2009
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  13. tito44

    tito44 Boxing Addict Full Member

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  14. Lionel Rose

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    What was charismatic about 'No Mas?!'



    God bless.
     
    Lionel Rose, Dec 4, 2009
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  15. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    I'd have to say Muhammad Ali.
     
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