Had a right laugh in the British Newspaper today

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Addie, Nov 18, 2009.


  1. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    I tried to find out otherwise by reading this particular article over and over, but it seems as though this is Clinton McKenzie's top 5 P4P list of all time. Who he considers the greatest fighters that have ever put on a pair of gloves. His explanations were a bit strange though, he seemed to put a lot of stock in charisma, claiming Sugar Ray Robinson had none. It was a befuddling article to say the least. The quotes next to the fighter is what I remember him saying about each one, it isn't complete.

    1. Sugar Ray Leonard - "Was an entertainer. Speed and power. I fought him in the Olympics"

    2. Sugar Ray Robinson - "Undefeated as an Ameateur, scored 40 first round knockouts. No charisma"

    3. Muhammad Ali - Blah blah how great he is, but closed with "I'd still rather watch Leonard or Robinson"

    4. Marvin Hagler - He was indeed Marvelous.

    5. Thomas Hearns - 5 divisional champion, also an entertainer.
     
  2. TIGEREDGE

    TIGEREDGE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he's took too many puches. thats all i can say
     
  3. Tin_Ribs

    Tin_Ribs Me Full Member

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    I'm quite a tolerant soul all in all, with a considerable streak of liberalism and pacifism in me. But I knew there had be a commendable argument for reinstating the death penalty, and here it is.
     
  4. Ezzard

    Ezzard Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Clinton fought Leonard in the amateurs. Think it may have been at the Olympics so he has a soft spot for him.

    Clinton is a good guy.
     
  5. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Fantastic avatar Addie
     
  6. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Cheers mate. :good I've been watching some Canizales lately, he was exceptional!
     
  7. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :goodhe's entitled to his opinion too.i think p4p lists are pointless anyway and when i see a list with langford and greb in them ,they look all the more funny
     
  8. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Have a look at the first Billy Hardy fight. Billy took him all thr way. I thought he'd won until I added my score up and had Canizales 1 point up.
     
  9. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    You've got to expect that kind of bull when you read a newspaper though, always the same.