How good was Vinny Pazienza?

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I thought he was very inconsistent but the skill was there and when in top form I thought he was a joy to watch. Thoughts?
     
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  2. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Straight up 1984. I kick his ***** ass 1994. I kill him.
    Punk cherry picking Duva coward no more.
     
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  3. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He was complete bull$%&*.
     
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  4. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All above post aside, he was a decent fighter, nothing special, a feel good story
    the way he restarted his career after a life threatening spinal injury. He was
    able to win World Titles at multiple weight classes (A prime indication of how
    diluted and weak boxing had become during his era.) Well managed , protected.
     
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    He had Roy right where he wanted him.
     
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  6. jont

    jont Active Member Full Member

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    I was not a fan of him.. but he accomplished a lot in the sport and made some money... to come back from injuries that he did was great... A bit deluded about his own abilities... but he sure did make it exciting and I loved to tune in to see who would eventually knock him out... just like I wanted to see Paez the featherweight get beaten in the late 80's..
     
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  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    The guy had guts, fighting on after having that horrific accident. Took some doing that.!
     
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  8. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    Strong will, strong heart, funny fighter...technically overrated.
     
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  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He was okay... that's about it.

    Sidenote: he was an arsehole. Watching Roy piece him was awesome.
     
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  10. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Watching my homeboy Haugen slice up pizza face remains a great joy. The only more odious creature I can think of is Bobby Czyz. Even that's debatable.
     
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  11. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    He is/was legend in boxing.
     
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  12. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In his mind and I'm sure a few barflies at the Foxwoods. Most likely relatives.
     
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  13. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    They made a Hollywood movie about him.
     
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  14. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree 100%. Hamsho is a legend to me, but should be in the hall just for kicking baby bobbys ass!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  15. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Remember that fight well, I think Hamsho gave him his 1st pro lost, gave him a good spanking.
     
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