Bad Boxer Slang

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by NHB7, Feb 26, 2018.


  1. NHB7

    NHB7 New Member Full Member

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    What were all the ways to say bab boxer back in the old days:

    Palooka
    Bum
    Tomato Can

    Others?
     
  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Stiff
    Patsy
    No hoper
    Canvas back
     
  3. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Don’t know about the old days but I remember back in the 80s, Clubfighter was a term that was used quite a bit.
     
  4. joebeadg

    joebeadg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    has been, trial horse, one term I hate, though not really a name for a boxer is stink out the house
     
  5. richdanahuff

    richdanahuff Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    back in the 1880's we had "steamthrottle" and "hamwallet"
     
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  7. willcross

    willcross Well-Known Member Full Member

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    We often called them Boat-shoes or Twirlers.
     
  8. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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  9. Combatesdeboxeo_

    Combatesdeboxeo_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    A total.joke,taxi driver,
    In spanish paquete,tomate,bulto, costal, cubo de basura, lol
     
  10. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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