Give an example of never meet your heroes you'll only be disappointed

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  1. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Me too. Kind of like an addiction for me
     
    Clinton, Apr 25, 2020
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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Almost all of the boxers who I have met (and, I have met: Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Bert Cooper, Julian Jackson, Marvin Hagler, Tommy Hearns, Shane Mosley, Iran Barkley, Marvin Johnson, Michael Spinks, Michael Moorer, Prince Charles Williams, Buster Douglas, Kelly Pavlik, Terry Norris, Shannon Briggs, Micky Ward, Sugar Ray Seals, Ray Mercer) have all been great ****ing guys. Genuine people. Very down to earth. But, i alao spent some time with Magic Johnson years ago when I lived in a hotel in Cleveland. He was an egocentric, arrogant douche-bag. Total *******. Nothing like his fake public persona.
     
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  3. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I met George foreman at a book signing and he was really nice. He said that he was not supposed to personalize signatures. But I told him he was my hero, I had been with him since the beginning of his comeback, and any time I doubt myself I think of him. He personalized my book signature for me.

    Maybe a small thing but I thought it was cool.

    Not boxers but I have also met Clive Barker and Asia Argento. Both first rate people and Barker is as gracious and gentlemanly as you can possibly imagine.
     
    catchwtboxing, Apr 25, 2020
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  4. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Andy Ruiz would be friends with you my friend.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Apr 25, 2020
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  5. Roughhouse

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    Used to train as a teenager at the Indy PAL and Marvin Johnson was the "Coach". Never seemed interested in us kids who were vying for spots on "his" team. Not friendly or personable, but never was nasty or deliberately cold. Seemed distant and I saw him probably 50 times in between fights.

    Maybe ten years later, found out he moved to my side of town and frequented my corner 7-11 and spoke to the female store manager about him, expecting a good report. She said he was surly and that they suspected he was opening up dog food bags in a bag aisle and cupping handfuls into his pockets and were considering asking him not to come back in because of this "theft". She was serious. This would've been right about the end of his career in the late 80's. Just bizarre.
     
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  6. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    God willing
     
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  7. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    It flew away with the cuckoos.
     
    roughdiamond, Apr 25, 2020
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  8. Eddie Ezzard

    Eddie Ezzard Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was a joke, mate. Sorry if it got lost in translation/wasn't funny. No personal offence meant.
     
    Eddie Ezzard, Apr 26, 2020
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  9. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As are you Robert.
     
    young griffo, Apr 26, 2020
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  10. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Yes sir prefer Bob though
     
    robert ungurean, Apr 26, 2020
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  11. Somali Sanil

    Somali Sanil Wild Buffalo Man banned Full Member

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    I worked with a cousin of Crollas, he said the same, which he obviously would lol, but I think you can see it, shy but confident, a well grounded lad Crolla
     
    Somali Sanil, Apr 26, 2020
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  12. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Asia Argento is a pedo. Wouldn't mind being her victim though.
     
    Eye of Timaeus, Apr 26, 2020
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  13. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sorrry bud.
     
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  14. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That’s my brothers name too, so you’re now Bob Ungurean to me forever more.
     
    young griffo, Apr 26, 2020
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  15. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I met Emile Griffith when he came to Sydney as trainer for Juan Laporte
    fight with Tim Tszyu. He impressed the whole gym with his enthusiasm
    and shrewd knowledge of boxing.
     
    juppity, Apr 26, 2020
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