Friendly Power punchers

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  1. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who were guys known for their punch who never gave off that intimidating aura? Guys who were mean as hell in the ring but humble and personable outside of it. Like George Foreman in his comeback. If nothing else we'll get some good stories out of this.:hi:
     
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    Marciano
     
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    Marciano was pretty sinister the nearer the fight got. He refused to meet new people, refused to shake hands with anyone, refused to get in a car for any reason other than going to the fight on fight-night. He vanished into himself, supposedly.
     
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  4. SluggerBrawler

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    Tyson when he was with the D'Amato camp. GGG in terms of present day fighters.

    I would have said AJ but his personality seems to be changing a little bit, showing more emotion in interviews and promo stuff now.
     
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  5. Gannicus

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    Golovkin.
     
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  6. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    First person I thought of was Alexis Arguello.
     
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  7. GoldenHulk

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    Archie Moore
     
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  8. The Long Count

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    Wlad
     
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  9. janitor

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    Indeed.

    The more openly friendly fighters like Louis and Marciano, often mask a darker side to their character.
     
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  10. JohnThomas1

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    Bingo!
     
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  11. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    All factors that contributed to his greatness...that set him apart from everyone else.
     
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  12. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    That's it scartissue...you nailed it.
     
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  13. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Mad-cap Maxie Baer...that lovable screwball.
     
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  14. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Earnie Shavers I hear was/is a truly nice guy.
     
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  15. nikrj

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    Great choice!
    Baer was a fun person! :good
     
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