The Gods of War

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stonehands89, Dec 16, 2009.


  1. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nah, you did me a favor. I can't have stupid mistakes in these things. Thanks.
     
  2. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Wasn't a stupid mistake mate, the tiniest demi-error in a flawless series of articles that blew us all away. You're being ridiculously too hard on yourself.
     
  3. thesham01

    thesham01 Undisputed Champion Full Member

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    that was probably my favourite piece; the description of the fight, of the man and of the time is incredible.

    Just amazing stuff Stonehands
     
  4. teeto

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    They were all sublime. Been telling everyone about this series. My personal faves were Burley and Robinson, reading them was like watching one of them youtube tribute vids with the majestic music in the background.
     
  5. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Can only reiterate what others have said here. Fantastic series. Take a bow Stoney. :good
     
  6. teeto

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgFLexTceRw[/ame]
     
  7. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I liked the Burley one the best, he sounds like a true unsung hero
     
  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I like Greb best, and then Burley and Armstrong equally after that.
     
  10. Flea Man

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    Man, I said earlier what my favourite one was but after re-Reading a few favourites again I'm almost certain that my favourites are Archie Moore and Henry Armstrong.

    As someone who is massively interested in Greb, the Norfolk narrative was extremely engrossing. I could read a novel by Stonehands just detailing Grebs fights.

    Eloquently written without being pretentious: an all-round triumph and great achievement.

    Everyone, after me :happy

    :lol:
     
  11. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    I liked all of them in their own way.

    Each one was different and focussed on different things that added to the appeal. All of them were of an equally high standard.
     
  12. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hey, now that's a surprise. I was hoping that I'd finish strong. Your favorite was #10 for a while and then you made that comment about how anything I did after 9 or 8 that was "less than excellent" would be a "failure" (remember THAT you bum?!). So, your identifying Greb as your favorite is a personal triumph, so to speak.
     
  13. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ah HA! The modern-man looks backwards and likes what he sees!

    Keep looking, my friend, and you'll notice a fat man among the ghosts. I hope you read the Duran article with an open mind. If you begin a journey towards recognizing the great(er) fighters of the Golden Era, we'll have to thank Burley together!
     
  14. teeto

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    Really, the Robinson one stood out for me even amongst such a great series.

    'Fickle Fortune had changed her mind… this fighter would not be condemned to humiliation, not now, not ever.'

    and

    'The gods themselves throw incense'

    are just unreal, that's all i can say.
     
  15. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    :lol::lol:

    How about this though: "I was planning an article on Burley but when I read yours I shelved the idea. Yours was to good."

    Then you go and write a better one anyway :lol:

    Remember THAT you bum?!