Reputations as top streetfighters before learning how to box?

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  1. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benitez and RJJ were both forced by their fathers to fight other Kids on the street i believe
     
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    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I'll have to check the rankings brb...
     
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    Chuck Wiggins.
     
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    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Fritzie Zivik on the list too
     
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    Billy Conn said he had hundreds of fights in the alleys before he worked his way up to the streets.
     
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Sonny Liston, Duran
     
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    Maske would beat a ***** down with no provocation.
     
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    Mitch green... Though I was about four years old, to this day I remember a ~three second soundbite on the news of him saying "Mike Tyson. Is a SISSY!" -with a bandaged nose. lulz
     
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