Lucas Big Daddy Browne officially retires - Tribute to the Aussie Legend

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  1. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Congratulations on a great career Lucas Browne. The Sydney hardman didn't start boxing until he was over 30 after a brief MMA career where he even fought Daniel Cormier.
    In 2016 he picked up a version of the WBA heavyweight world title stopping Ruslan Chagaev in the 10th round after getting off the canvas himself in an upset win.

    Browne also had a lot of good highlight reel KO's even after his shock loss to Paul Gallen.
    Well done Lucas we are proud of you down here in Sydney.

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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I thought his win over the undefeated Richard Towers in the UK was one of his underrated wins.
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    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    He stayed around just a little too long, he's sounding extra slurry in that clip, which is worrisome. But he's a great guy, and I wish him nothing but the best. Happy and healthy retirement champ!
     
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    Any sportsman who over achieves has done themselves proud and Lucas Browne succeeded in doing that.
     
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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I remember seeing Lucas Browne working as a bouncer at Revesby Workers in Sydney at fight night I went to there many years ago. I think Browne had just turned pro but was still working as a bouncer around Sydney. He had a tough reputation working the doors all over Western Sydney.
     
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    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    Very fun fighter to watch.
     
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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I wish we got to see the big domestic fight between Browne and Alex Leapai when both were in their primes. I reckon it would've been a war I would've favored Browne to win.
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If they had met in around 2013 it would have made for a great fight. Browne was around 16-0 and Leapai around 29-4, at the time.

    But at that time they were on their own world level trajectories and it makes sense they didn't fight each other then.
     
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    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah I don't think either guy ducked the other the stars just didn't align.
     
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    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    My mom said Browne is one of only fourteen men who could possibly be my biological father. Because of a photo shoot or something crazy going on that day. But that's where he got his nickname anyway.
     
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    Make that 15
     
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    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Wait, he's 45? Now? Not a decade ago? :lol:
     
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    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    ...Give us a hug. Bring it in. Bring it on in, now...
     
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    Met him at a set of traffic lights in Brisbane. Shook his hand, shared a joke, both had a laugh. All over in about 60 seconds but he seemed like a top bloke. Good luck in retirement Big Daddy :).
     
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