Bigfoot Martin

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  1. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    Everett "BIGFOOT" Martin last Professional win; UD over Derrick Roddy

    Fought 15 world champions:
    Riddick Bowe
    Lamon Brewster
    Ruslan Chagaev
    Francesco Damiani
    George Foreman
    Herbie Hide
    Larry Holmes
    Wladimir Klitschko (twice)
    Siarhei Liakhovich
    Michael Moorer
    Dwight Muhammad Qawi
    James "Bonecrusher" Smith
    Tony Tubbs
    Tony Tucker
    Tim Witherspoon


    At one point, Martin fought nine former word champions in a row (October 1990 to February 1994).

    Owns wins over Tim Witherspoon, Bert Cooper.

    First boxer to go the distance with Wladimir Klitschko.


    Roddy, a glorified journeyman has faced a who's who of notable Heavyweights: Jeremy Williams, Brian Scott, Vitali Klitschko, Ahmed Abdin, Ross Purrity, Alex Stewart, Larry Donald, John Ruiz, Al "Ice" Cole and Cliff Couser.
     
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  2. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Really got his dosh the hard way!Hope he is ok and enjoying a well earned rest. I think he was a spar partner of Bruno as well.?
     
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  3. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    Sparring partner for Bruno, Lewis, Tyson, both Klitschkos, Purrity, among many many other named boxers...!!!
     
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  4. Todd498

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    Lol! The guys been around the block!
     
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  5. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    No cherry picking in his game...!!!
     
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  6. Caper

    Caper How about a fair shake? banned Full Member

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    He's the JLo/Rhianna of boxing.....hored and tossed around by the games best.
     
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  7. Todd498

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    Bwhahaha!!! :D That's BRUTAL man
     
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  8. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He should fight Wilder in the summer
     
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  9. BCS8

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    Bit of a tough fight, that. Wilder would rather see if he can't fight Ken Norton.
     
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  10. blackhercules

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    Martin going the distance with Wlad and not being hurt or knocked down kind of proves how overrated Wlad's power is. He landed numerous flush punches on a washed up fat Bigfoot and couldn't hurt or knock him down. Fought Bigfoot again a year or so later, landed numerous flush punches again and still couldn't hurt or knock him down but the ref did stop it because Martin wasn't punching back.

    Martin fought tons of top guys but most of the time he was there just trying not to get knocked out not to trying to win. Most guys who have tons of loses are willing to fight anybody for a payday. You can look at guys like David Jaco and Marion Wilson. Most guys who have winning records hand pick their opponents because they don't want to lose their 0 or have their records look bad.
     
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  11. moparfan

    moparfan ESB's glass jawed fraud Full Member

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    Agree to a point. When I was working with Keith McKnight and we fought Bigfoot Martin, Martin came to win that fight. Though Martin had lost 14 or 15 straight fights up to that point, the promoter was interested in showcasing Martin against some other up-and-coming boxers from Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama and surrounding areas.
     
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  12. Robney

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    According to some, this counts for resume and resume is more important as skill level. In that regard, Bigfoot is a ATG. ;)

    Seriously though, I have massive respect for a guy like him. Tough as they come.
     
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  13. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    They should make a film about his life. The big foot story. Man or myth! :aaaaa:
     
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  14. BCS8

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    EXACTLY what I was thinking :D He's better than Holyfield!

    Guys like him really paid their dues, and then some.
     
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  15. pincai

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    May be we should petition for him to be inducted to the HOF.
     
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