Gracious boxers

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  1. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just watched Tua vs Oquendo- " I would like to thank Mr. Oquendo, he was a great champion, I would like to say hello to his family in Puerto Rico"
     
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    Yes, Oquendo was truly a great champion. I like this quote for the thread:

    "People ask me who the most gracious boxer I ever faced was, on a personal level, and I have to say it was Roberto Duran."
    ~Sugar Ray Leonard III
     
    Boxed Ears, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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    I guess the words of an otherwise gruff John L following his defeat by Corbett were quite gracious.
     
    Andre2000, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I liked Oquendo as well, I thought he got screwed against Chris Byrd and he destroyed a rising
    Clifford Ettiene knocking him down 7 times.
     
    GoldenHulk, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Richie Woodhall always came across as a gentleman after a fight.

    I remember when he got a gift decision against Glenn Catley.

    He's the only boxer I've ever seen admit that he lost the fight in a interview straight after winning a decision.

    49:37 for reference

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    Dynamicpuncher, Aug 24, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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    Kostya Tszyu was very gracious after losing to Ricky Hatton.
     
    Thread Stealer, Aug 24, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Alexis Arguello I believe was boxings biggest gentleman
     
    robert ungurean, Aug 24, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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