What a right hand I had/one for the ages ?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by burt bienstock, Oct 24, 2010.

Page 1 of 3
  1. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2010
    Messages:
    18,285
    Likes Received:
    407
    I was a champion of my country..i became a legend in my place of birth.
    Famous for my right hand, most unique in boxing history. Who am I ?
     
    burt bienstock, Oct 24, 2010
    #1
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2007
    Messages:
    114,653
    Likes Received:
    51,442
    Tony Shitcourt?
     
    McGrain, Oct 24, 2010
    #2
  3. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2008
    Messages:
    14,214
    Likes Received:
    80
    Ingemar Johansson ?
     
    doug.ie, Oct 24, 2010
    #3
  4. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2010
    Messages:
    18,285
    Likes Received:
    407
    No Dougie, the answer will shock you.My guy's right hand is for the ages !
     
    burt bienstock, Oct 24, 2010
    #4
  5. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2009
    Messages:
    19,229
    Likes Received:
    258
    George Carpentier?
    Max Schmeling?
     
    bodhi, Oct 24, 2010
    #5
  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2004
    Messages:
    38,042
    Likes Received:
    7,578
    Hiroyuki Ebihara?
     
    red cobra, Oct 24, 2010
    #6
  7. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2006
    Messages:
    3,206
    Likes Received:
    26
    Captain Hook...
     
    enquirer, Oct 24, 2010
    #7
  8. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2008
    Messages:
    14,214
    Likes Received:
    80
    peter kane...finger missing ??
     
    doug.ie, Oct 24, 2010
    #8
  9. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2009
    Messages:
    5,793
    Likes Received:
    582
    Ruby Robert? No scrub that. Read the question wrong.
     
    johnmaff36, Oct 24, 2010
    #9
  10. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    12,368
    Likes Received:
    24
    tommy hearns? :huh
     
    sportofkings, Oct 24, 2010
    #10
  11. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2004
    Messages:
    38,042
    Likes Received:
    7,578
    Al McCOY (Norman Selby) and his corkscrew punch?
     
    red cobra, Oct 24, 2010
    #11
  12. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2004
    Messages:
    38,042
    Likes Received:
    7,578
    Jimmy Wilde?
     
    red cobra, Oct 24, 2010
    #12
  13. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2008
    Messages:
    14,214
    Likes Received:
    80
    in his country les darcy is a legend....
    if it 'shocks me', then maybe irish...jack doyle ?

    or...jimmy mclarnin....actually, i think it is him..
     
    doug.ie, Oct 24, 2010
    #13
  14. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2004
    Messages:
    38,042
    Likes Received:
    7,578
    Yes, I agree..it could be McLarnin
     
    red cobra, Oct 24, 2010
    #14
  15. Pete47

    Pete47 Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2007
    Messages:
    256
    Likes Received:
    6
    Max Schmeling.
    It was the great promoter Tex Rickard who shouted "what a right hand" in Max`s fight versus Joe Monte.
     
    Pete47, Oct 24, 2010
    #15
Page 1 of 3