Alcoholic Boxers?

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  1. USFBulls727

    USFBulls727 Active Member Full Member

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    Sinan Samil Sam died at the age of 41 of liver failure due to excessive alcohol consumption.
     
    USFBulls727, Oct 18, 2022
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  2. Rope-a-Dope

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    Ruben Olivares had a drinking problem for awhile.
     
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    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hatton had problems with food, drink and drugs.
    I hope he's kicked at least one of the problems into touch
     
    turpinr, Oct 18, 2022
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    So, a Kovalev thread.
     
    BCS8, Oct 19, 2022
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Rubin Carter was a nasty tempered Alcoholic
     
    robert ungurean, Oct 19, 2022
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    Jeff Harding was a chronic alcoholic for a long time. Banned from half the pubs in Sydney and got himself into countless pub brawls and trouble. Last I read he’d turned it around but I’m not sure how he is now.
     
    young griffo, Oct 19, 2022
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    Eddie Machen suffered from Depression which plagues millions around the world, it cannot be cured but it can be treated with proper medication.
     
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    Hector Camacho had drug problems and also alcohol issues. I think Edwin Rosario also had problems with the bottle in addition to drugs.
     
    Thread Stealer, Oct 19, 2022
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    Rich you heard the story of the revolver in his lap when a patrol car stopped to check on a suspicious vehicle parked?
     
    Tockah, Oct 19, 2022
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    Errol Spence likes a drink as well doesn’t he?
     
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    I’m pretty sure he stopped after the car accident.
     
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    No I did not, tell me. I remember reading about when Machen fought Floyd Patterson on July 5 1964, from a newspaper column, Floyd said he had Eddie in serious trouble nut backed off because Machen had spent time in a Mental Health Institution. Floyd went on to win by 12 round unanimous decision.
     
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    Jose Mantequilla Napoles was a heavy drinker.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Oct 19, 2022
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    Mike Tyson battles throughout life to the present day are well documented.
     
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    Julio Sr was partying particularly hard post-Taylor and through his King years. And booze wasn't the only thing going on.
     
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