Romeo Anaya vs. Arnold Taylor 1: forgotten classic

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  1. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    This a truly underrated classic. One writer called it the bloodiest fight ever in Africa, and no one ever mentions it.

    I saw it on You Tube and it truly was one that makes you go nuts, like the Murphy-Mutti war of 1985.
     
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    AntonioMartin1, Oct 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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    A terrific fight. One of the best you will ever see.

    Anaya will not be mentioned in any all time great lists but he was a tremendous puncher.

    I would almost say punch for punch he hit harder than Olivares or Zarate.

    He just didn´t have the all round ability of Olivares/Zarate or the chin and stamina.
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    Fireman Fred, Oct 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    South Africa could make a movie about Anaya-Taylor 1 lol

    Their "good guy" wins in the end!
     
    AntonioMartin1, Oct 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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