Archie Moore says body punching wins fights

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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  2. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis "The David Haye of Loma's Gay" -Edgar Allan Poe Full Member

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    Archie Moore is right.
     
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  3. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Mr Moore was not a stupid man.
     
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  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I feel like the smaller the gloves the better and I feel like the longer the distance the better. So it was probably more true for Archie than for someone turning pro now - but it's still a good thing to hang your hat on.
     
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  5. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Archie won a lot of fights.

    He should know.
     
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