Ezzard Charles' face...

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  1. Manassa

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    ... The day after losing to Marciano the first time:

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    Here's Tommy Farr after losing to Joe Louis:

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    Louis busted up Farr pretty well, despite the busted hand from the third onwards.
     
  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    a middle aged larry merchant can be seen behind charles...
     
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    Ever see Charle's face after win over Louis ?

    Ezzard was not a terrific defensive fighter ... he was hittable ..
     
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    Great call but he had to be 25 or so ... not middle aged unless you're referring to this Board ..
     
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    He gave out a lot too, though. I would go as far as to say Charles was one of the most cutting, damaging punchers ever (along with Louis); if he didn't knock an opponent out, their face would still be mashed.
     
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    godoy post joe louis

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  7. Bill1234

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    Moore post Marciano:
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    Merchant was born in 1931, so if that is him he's in his early 20's.
     
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    marvin camel after carlos deleon got to him
     
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    Basilio after the 2nd Robinson fight.

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  11. Manassa

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    Let's just establish one thing; it's not Larry Merchant.

    Basilio after Robinson:

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    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I said "Jesus Christ" out loud when I saw this just now. Also, Fantastic avatar you have there.
     
  13. Bill1234

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    Billy Collins after Luis Resto:

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  14. Ramon Rojo

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    Those scars will stay for whole life.
     
  15. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    it was a joke people...