What US State produces the best fighters in America?

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  1. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Historically, I'd have to agree with Michigan but currently...:think
     
  2. NeckBreaknAiken

    NeckBreaknAiken Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You ever been to Beaufort? ****, that's where he got his strength from early on. Lifting cows and ****. :lol: And had he stayed in Beaufort, he would have probably ended up playing football.:yep
     
  3. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    You can add these hall of famers to that list:

    Harold Johnson
    Tommy Loughran
    Jack Blackburn
    Midget Wolgast
    Jeff Chandler
    Joey Giardello
    Jack O'brien
    Saad Muhamad
    Lew Tendler
    Bob Montgomery
    Benny Bass

    These are just guys from Philly.
     
  4. blastmaster122

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    Alaska:

    Koki Kameda

    :eek:tta
    :bolt
     
  5. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    I actually have. My Uncle lives in Beaufort.
     
  6. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Harry Greb was from Pittsburgh, Holmes is from Easton, and I believe Cooper is from Chester. Regardless, PA is so rich in talent that I can make a good list from just one city.
     
  7. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    I was talking about the guys i listed,they're all from Philly.
     
  8. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    My mistake. ****, Philly alone can match up well with most States.
     
  9. punch13

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    Chris Arreola
    Jorge Paez
    Sergio Mora
    Jesus Salud (San Diego? by way of Hawaii)
    Luisito Espinosa (San Francisco/Bay Area?)
     
  10. NeckBreaknAiken

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    Don't forget Apollo Creed.
     
  11. box101

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    joge paez from mexico raised in mexicali,baja an from list you quoted antonio "tono" diaz born in mexico as well but julio,joel,antonio,an the oldest shagy diaz were definitly raised but not born in california in coachella were they raised
     
  12. box101

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    those posting california how do you miss toney lopez 3time champ or robert "granpa" garcia
     
  13. lillarry

    lillarry Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Missouri(particularly the Lou)

    Archie Moore
    Sonny Moore
    Leon Spinks
    Michael Spinks
    Cory Spinks
    Devon Alexander
    Sonny Liston
    Deandre Latimore
     
  14. caneman

    caneman 100% AllNatural Xylocaine Full Member

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  15. Had to give Mass. some love, particularly Brockton for:

    Marciano
    Hagler