Biggest things armchair boxing historians get wrong

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  1. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    :lol: "I relapsed again, wife smelled the blue berries on my breath- I didn't even cry this time I just signed myself in and said goodbye to my kid I knew what was coming..."
     
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  2. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This exercise keeps you in tune until you get back to serious training. Alone.
     
  3. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've used them before. Very fun until they tangle up like crazy. Keeps your eyes sharp.
     
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  4. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT banned Full Member

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    Fair enough.

    Here’s me talking out my a** as a true arm chairer - I’ve never even used one - just basing myself on observation.

    I’ll defer to your take sir - they do look like fun - def. have to keep your eyes on it - good for maintained focus and mental discipline. I’ve also noted your highlight that it keeps you sharp in the interim - it’s obviously portable, convenient and take any where.

    I. guess you can’t buy them - just make it yourself?

    PS - They’ve also become somewhat inventive with the old Pool Noodles/Woggles as training apparatus.
     
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  5. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Do you or a loved one think Sugar Ray Leonard is the epitome of evil?

    Are you convinced Rocky Marciano would beat any heavyweight who ever lived, with the possible exception of prime Primo Carnera?

    Do you believe Sonny Liston aged 10 or even 20 years between the second Patterson fight and his bout with Muhammad Ali?

    If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might suffer from Armchair Boxing Historian Hysteria.

    You are not alone. Call our toll-free line 24 hours a day and our trained staff is on standby to offer assistance with this troubling problem. Just dial 1-800-BOX-HYSTERIA and ask to speak to one of our helpful representatives.
     
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  6. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Really? Trick used to be to google any line of text with the words Cleveland Williams and underrated in it.
     
  7. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT banned Full Member

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    I’ve just had the Helpline Number engraved on a plate that is now affixed to my arm chair for easy view and access.

    I just tried to ring but was put on hold with the explanation that they were dealing with a real time emergency, a recent sign in who is acutely hysterical with blue staining (deep purple actually) around their mouth which they originally mistook for severe oxygen deprivation - is that you @Journeyman92?

    Hang in there Champ.
     
  8. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    My condition is serious, serious and private, seriously private. I’m suing. I DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM OR A GUN UNDER MY PILLOW
     
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  9. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    You think being a member of IBRO gives you gravitas? Because you are willing to stump up some $ so you can say you are?
     
  10. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    No; that's basically my point.
     
  11. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Good.
     
  12. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    Just to clarify: I'm not myself passing judgment on Mendoza either way. But I know your views on him, and figured your take on him would be a good illustrative example to explain what I'm getting at.
     
  13. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Fine ,if I came of unnecessarily combative I'm sorry.I pm'd my views to you rather than begin a **** storm here, if you ever require any proof of my words I am happy to supply them.
     
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  14. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    No worries.
     
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  15. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm way too lazy to make one. Just another on the go option like shadowboxing. Although you could still shadowbox in the shower. LOO
     
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