Fighters from other sports who took up boxing?

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  1. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Thais could field several Muay Thai fighters that became successful boxers, Samart Payakarun and Khaosai Galaxy come to mind.
    Troy Dorsey was a limited but tough and game former kickboxer who managed to win a featherweight strap.
    Vitali of course...
    Others?
     
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  2. Jobo1878

    Jobo1878 Active Member Full Member

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    Curtis Woodhouse former football (soccer) player.
    Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff former cricketer.
     
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  3. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  4. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Matt Skelton was a kickboxer before making an impact in the British boxing scene.
     
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  5. Boxing125

    Boxing125 Active Member Full Member

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    Curtis Woodhouse actually became British light Welterweight champion, Flintoff had one 4 round fight
     
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  6. Berlenbach

    Berlenbach Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Anthony Mundine was previously a rugby player.
     
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  7. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Charley Powell was probably the most successful pro footballer to compete in boxing. Eventually engaging Muhammad Ali, Floyd Patterson and Nino Valdez. There were others who really had no success at all.
     
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  8. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Kendall Gill? Some college football guys like Ross Purrity and Seth Mitchell come to mind.
     
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  9. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Sergio Martinez? (cycling or soccer/futbol)
     
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  10. slender4

    slender4 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Mundine is probably the best, and Sonny Bill Williams. Then you have the normal football players, Too Tall Jones, Gastineau, Alzado, etc.
     
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  11. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dan Hodge is one of the greatest american wrestlers if all time. He win a golden gloves and had a few pro bouts.
     
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  12. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ray Edwards is currently undefeated at HW and was a former NFL player
     
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  13. Berlenbach

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    Ken Norton played college football before taking up boxing.
     
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  14. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    In addition to those listed above, Tex Cobb was a footballer and kickboxer. Vitali was a kickboxer. James Toney was a good football prospect in high school, also.
     
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  15. BillB

    BillB Well-Known Member Full Member

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    American NFL Football-

    Tommy Zbikoleski
    Ed "Too Tall" Jones
    Mark Gastineau
    Alonzo Highsmith
     
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