Does anyone know why Casa's nick is

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  1. Ared

    Ared Active Member Full Member

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    Does anyone know why Casa's nickname is The Toothbrush? Seriously, there should be better nicknames out there.
     
  2. bulakenyo

    bulakenyo Am I a boxing fan yet? Full Member

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    It means "Brush", not just toothbrush.

    I dont know why he's called "Cepillo".
     
  3. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    cause he paints his opponents faces with his gloves

    thats why I always thought it was a paint brush..now i dont know
     
  4. LightningJoe

    LightningJoe The Filipino Flash Full Member

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    Because his corrupt win over Santa Cruz was 'Brushed' under the carpet.
     
  5. ravtrav

    ravtrav Active Member Full Member

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    :rofl :yep
     
  6. truewarrior

    truewarrior Boxing Addict Full Member

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    aww **** here comes the hater krew hatin on a man with a sweet victory
     
  7. Darthmage

    Darthmage SILENCE! I KEEL J00! Full Member

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    Here's what I found on Wiki. Never trust Wiki as a reliable source but at least it's something:

    "The nickname "El Cepillo", literally translated to "the hairbrush", comes from his uppercut, which rakes his opponents across the face."

    I don't remember why he was called that way in Cuba I was too little when I left and didn't watch much boxing.

    Also, wiki says it's the hairbrush but it's really just "brush".
     
  8. bulakenyo

    bulakenyo Am I a boxing fan yet? Full Member

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    Maybe in the amateurs, his punches were like quick, shoeshine punches?
     
  9. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  10. Darthmage

    Darthmage SILENCE! I KEEL J00! Full Member

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    lol...... well-played sir... well-played.
     
  11. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    you spelled 'crew' wrong butt boy.
     
  12. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    I think he should be the dentist because I swore that last knockdown of Katsidis he knocked out some teeth. Katsidis looked tooth less after the fight !!
     
  13. DAGOBOY

    DAGOBOY Active Member Full Member

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    it was also explained as being Rough or harsh.