can U tell a fighter is a tough guy...

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Kessler is a pretty boy with a matinee idol's mug and shy affable smile - but hard as they come.
     
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  2. Kid Cincinnati

    Kid Cincinnati GOOD BOY NATION Full Member

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    I know he hasn't had his toughest tests yet. But Leo Santa Cruz looks more like a bank teller than a tough guy.
     
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  3. EzzardCharles

    EzzardCharles New Member Full Member

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    Gonna throw out the obvious one here JG; Ali was a self proclaimed pretty boy but he showed as much grit as anyone ever to lace 'em up.
     
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  4. marting

    marting Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think you can. Boxing history is littered with tough gritty fighters that had matinee idol looks that were as tough as they come. And there's been many fierce, scary looking prospects that totally caved when the going got tough.

    Pretty boy and Sugar and Baby face are common nicknames for a reason.
     
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  5. macalpinerules

    macalpinerules Active Member Full Member

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    Some fighters are exactly what they look like. Usman Uzzy is a prime example.
     
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  6. MyName

    MyName Simon Adebisi Full Member

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    Obviously with some yes with some no.
     
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  7. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    When i first saw Ali (he was still Clay) running his mouth a-mile-a-minute (always with his Olympic medal on) training at Angelo Dundee's 5th St. Gym in Miami, EC.

    He looked to be one more enfant terrible who'd go down in flames with the first good pro he faced. He flicked his jab,moved his head straight back from every right, and wanted no part of fighting inside, or mixing-it-up at all.

    Spent most of his time with Willie Pastrano, his partner in crime, pulling pranks 'n chasing tail on the way the beach.
     
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  8. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    yeah...usually by his nose...his eyes. tough guys are the ones that usually take beatings.
     
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  9. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    most of the time. its more of how they look under certain situations. if youre around these situations often, you start to pick up a feel for identifying real tough guys. war and prison are 2 places you can hone that radar. it has little to do with physical features.
     
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  10. deadhead

    deadhead Smoke Rings Full Member

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    GGG isnt your typical tough guy, hes very soft spoken and never talks bad about anyone but he's one of the hardest punchers p4p
     
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  11. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    well you see a guy like Pryor or Frazer RIP. They look tough as nails.
     
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  12. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know what you mean. My school was full of crazy dudes, some people joined the mafia later. I just developed a sense who to **** with and who is really dangerous. And it is not about the build there were some skinny kids that will mess you up in a second.
     
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  13. dodong

    dodong >>PACQUIAO Full Member

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    i would say, not always but what's obvious is that when a fighter is/looks relaxed, he's not anxious or scared.
     
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  14. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    lol
     
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  15. flashy k.o

    flashy k.o Supporter of E.E fighters Full Member

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    Tyson, Margarito, Rigo looks dangerous, Tua, Toney, Holyfield and maybe out there are lots of fighters that look intimidating and tough but right now I don't remember all of them.
     
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