How good was Vinny Pazienza?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Eye of Timaeus, Apr 18, 2020.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2019
    Messages:
    1,893
    Likes Received:
    1,189
    I thought he was very inconsistent but the skill was there and when in top form I thought he was a joy to watch. Thoughts?
     
    Eye of Timaeus, Apr 18, 2020
    #1
  2. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2009
    Messages:
    8,717
    Likes Received:
    8,944
    Straight up 1984. I kick his ***** ass 1994. I kill him.
    Punk cherry picking Duva coward no more.
     
    The Morlocks, Apr 18, 2020
    #2
    Turnip mk3 and George Crowcroft like this.
  3. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2004
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    11,425
    He was complete bull$%&*.
     
    salsanchezfan, Apr 18, 2020
    #3
    George Crowcroft and The Morlocks like this.
  4. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2015
    Messages:
    6,484
    Likes Received:
    9,508
    All above post aside, he was a decent fighter, nothing special, a feel good story
    the way he restarted his career after a life threatening spinal injury. He was
    able to win World Titles at multiple weight classes (A prime indication of how
    diluted and weak boxing had become during his era.) Well managed , protected.
     
    Flash24, Apr 18, 2020
    #4
    Clinton, George Crowcroft and Smokin Bert like this.
  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2005
    Messages:
    61,785
    Likes Received:
    46,474
    He had Roy right where he wanted him.
     
    Seamus, Apr 18, 2020
    #5
    young griffo, Greb & Papke 707, Xplosive and 2 others like this.
  6. jont

    jont Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2004
    Messages:
    1,119
    Likes Received:
    341
    I was not a fan of him.. but he accomplished a lot in the sport and made some money... to come back from injuries that he did was great... A bit deluded about his own abilities... but he sure did make it exciting and I loved to tune in to see who would eventually knock him out... just like I wanted to see Paez the featherweight get beaten in the late 80's..
     
    jont, Apr 18, 2020
    #6
  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2017
    Messages:
    29,706
    Likes Received:
    36,357
    The guy had guts, fighting on after having that horrific accident. Took some doing that.!
     
    Fergy, Apr 18, 2020
    #7
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  8. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2019
    Messages:
    7,175
    Likes Received:
    5,448
    Strong will, strong heart, funny fighter...technically overrated.
     
    Boxing2019, Apr 18, 2020
    #8
  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2019
    Messages:
    27,133
    Likes Received:
    44,917
    He was okay... that's about it.

    Sidenote: he was an arsehole. Watching Roy piece him was awesome.
     
    George Crowcroft, Apr 18, 2020
    #9
    70sFan, Turnip mk3, Clinton and 1 other person like this.
  10. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2004
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    11,425
    Watching my homeboy Haugen slice up pizza face remains a great joy. The only more odious creature I can think of is Bobby Czyz. Even that's debatable.
     
    salsanchezfan, Apr 18, 2020
    #10
    Turnip mk3, KasimirKid, Flash24 and 1 other person like this.
  11. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2012
    Messages:
    61,322
    Likes Received:
    24,031
    He is/was legend in boxing.
     
    dinovelvet, Apr 18, 2020
    #11
  12. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2004
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    11,425
    In his mind and I'm sure a few barflies at the Foxwoods. Most likely relatives.
     
    salsanchezfan, Apr 18, 2020
    #12
    Flash24 likes this.
  13. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2012
    Messages:
    61,322
    Likes Received:
    24,031
    They made a Hollywood movie about him.
     
    dinovelvet, Apr 18, 2020
    #13
  14. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2009
    Messages:
    8,717
    Likes Received:
    8,944
    I agree 100%. Hamsho is a legend to me, but should be in the hall just for kicking baby bobbys ass!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    The Morlocks, Apr 18, 2020
    #14
    Turnip mk3 and Flash24 like this.
  15. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2015
    Messages:
    6,484
    Likes Received:
    9,508
    Remember that fight well, I think Hamsho gave him his 1st pro lost, gave him a good spanking.
     
    Flash24, Apr 18, 2020
    #15
    Turnip mk3 likes this.
Page 1 of 2