Favourite ever in-ring gear

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by McGrain, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2010
    Messages:
    9,163
    Likes Received:
    4,123
    The way Trevor Berbick snubbed Mike Tyson in their title fight was legendary.

    Tyson had been wearing all black and Berbick obviously knew this but because he was WBC champ Berbick got first choice of trunk colour. He chose black, so Tyson had to either change trunk colour or get fined for wearing the same coloured trunks as the champion.

    2 rounds later and we have the most aesthetically pleasing KO of all time, in my opinion.
     
    fists of fury and Gatekeeper like this.
  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2019
    Messages:
    27,745
    Likes Received:
    46,689
    I liked Inoue's attire vs Donaire. I'd be completely if he had the colour of Donaire's shorts in his gloves. I love orange, and I love those shorts, worn by the Japanese Lesbian.
     
    fists of fury and bcr like this.
  3. The Fighting Yoda

    The Fighting Yoda Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2021
    Messages:
    1,027
    Likes Received:
    1,694
    Prince Naseem Hamed had often quite fancy trunks, some examples:
    This content is protected

    This content is protected
     
    Sangria and mrkoolkevin like this.
  4. Eddie Ezzard

    Eddie Ezzard Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2016
    Messages:
    3,604
    Likes Received:
    5,510
    Yes. Those trunks. What a clolour combo, especially matched with Duran's dark looks.

    I had a pair of Adidas Speziale in the same combo; khaki green with orange stripes and trim. Loved those trainers so much.
     
    Jel likes this.
  5. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2017
    Messages:
    8,087
    Likes Received:
    13,824
    Nice! They sound wicked. Have you got a link?
     
  6. sweetsci

    sweetsci Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2008
    Messages:
    1,880
    Likes Received:
    1,836
    I'm a fan of the basics - the Everlast (or Tuf-Wear or G&S) trunks of the late sixties and seventies. Solid color with stripes and usually matching belt. I've always wondered how boxers choose their trunk colors. Some stick with one type - Ali's white and black, Holmes' white and red, Tyson's black. Hagler seemingly bought one pair of trunks and used them for years, like he wore them until they wore out before switching to a new pair. Others switched out colors for every bout - Holyfield, Jimmy Young, Tim Witherspoon. I wonder why? Joe Frazier's new trunks for every fight seemed very considered. He was very conscious about his look.
     
  7. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2006
    Messages:
    18,340
    Likes Received:
    15,937
    Meldrick Taylor’s vs Terry Norris

    This content is protected
     
    Sangria and Jel like this.
  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2006
    Messages:
    18,340
    Likes Received:
    15,937
    There’s only one Ricky Hatton
    This content is protected
     
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  9. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2020
    Messages:
    4,224
    Likes Received:
    4,532
    I would like to see you address him as a “Japanese lesbian” in person one of you fights for a living the other is on a sports forum.
     
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2019
    Messages:
    27,745
    Likes Received:
    46,689
    I would do. He wouldn't understand me.
     
    Jel likes this.
  11. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2005
    Messages:
    29,945
    Likes Received:
    8,608
    Eusebio Pedroza's solid red satin trunks worn through his championship reign.
     
    McGrain likes this.
  12. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2015
    Messages:
    10,672
    Likes Received:
    20,808
    I always liked the old school block colour shorts, usually with the fighters initials or a little logo of some kind. Examples being Sanchez in the Gomez and Nelson fights, and Fighting Harada throughout his career. I can't stand the current short trend with 100s of advertising logos. Basically, the 60s to 80s style.
     
    Sangria and McGrain like this.
  13. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2015
    Messages:
    10,672
    Likes Received:
    20,808
    日本のレズビアン。
     
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  14. UltimateDestroyer

    UltimateDestroyer Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2020
    Messages:
    362
    Likes Received:
    260
    Black boots and black trunks. No playing, no jiving, just business.
     
    FuryisGOAT likes this.
  15. Shempz

    Shempz Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2014
    Messages:
    850
    Likes Received:
    743
    Lloyd Honeyghan in his pink diamante shorts against Don Curry.

    This content is protected