I was a terror

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010.


Page 1 of 4
  1. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,670
    99
    Feb 18, 2006
    I was the terror of the heavyweight division, defeating two champions. Had I fought 500 years earlier, I might have been accused of being in league with the devil because of my ring technique.
     
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    #1
  2. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

    37,088
    3,779
    Sep 14, 2005
    Elmer Ray
     
    SuzieQ49, May 5, 2010
    SuzieQ49, May 5, 2010
    #2
  3. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,670
    99
    Feb 18, 2006

    Well, he was a terror in a way, but why would anyone think he was in league with the devil?

    The fellow I am thinking of was a terror from birth.
     
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    #3
  4. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

    37,088
    3,779
    Sep 14, 2005
    Because he went undefeated in the sport of alligator wrestling! He also did bareknuckle street fighting events where 30 men would get in the ring together and last man standing would win. Elmer Ray won every time!
     
    SuzieQ49, May 5, 2010
    SuzieQ49, May 5, 2010
    #4
  5. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,493
    9,398
    Jul 17, 2009
    Harry Greb ? Unless being 'a terror from birth' is a cryptic clue.
     
    Stevie G, May 5, 2010
    Stevie G, May 5, 2010
    #5
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

    52,223
    27,729
    Jan 3, 2007

    Well Mike Tyson was considered a terror in the heavyweight division.. He beat two champions in Holmes and Spinks, plus had devilish ring techniques like elbowing and ear biting. Not sure if I would say that he was a terror from birth, but certainly did some terrible things in his adult life.
     
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    #6
  7. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,670
    99
    Feb 18, 2006
    No. Ain't Harry.

    "cryptic clue"--Now that's a thought.
     
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    #7
  8. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,670
    99
    Feb 18, 2006
    No. Ain't Mike.
     
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    #8
  9. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,670
    99
    Feb 18, 2006
    Ain't Elmer.
     
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    #9
  10. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

    52,223
    27,729
    Jan 3, 2007
    How about Tom Sharkey?
     
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    #10
  11. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

    52,223
    27,729
    Jan 3, 2007
    Sharkey defeated Fitz and Corbett, albeit via DQ, but also was known as a rather troubled sole.
     
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    #11
  12. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,670
    99
    Feb 18, 2006
    Ain't Tom.

    Gotta go. Will be back later.
     
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    #12
  13. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

    37,088
    3,779
    Sep 14, 2005
    I don't think it's Rex Layne.


    hmmmm.....

    I don't think it's Larry Gaines


    Could it be Tommy Farr? Nooo doubt it



    I think I got it!!! Max Baer!
     
    SuzieQ49, May 5, 2010
    SuzieQ49, May 5, 2010
    #13
  14. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

    52,223
    27,729
    Jan 3, 2007

    Good guess, but was Max Baer really viewed as a terror from birth? I think I've heard some say that he was actually a pretty nice guy..

    Personally, I'm all out of guesses. I am whimsically tempted to say " terrible" Tim Witherspoon, even though he's a nice guy to. He does have the right nick name, fought an awkward style and did beat two champs, but I don't think that Fogey considers Tubbs or Page as true champions..
     
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    mr. magoo, May 5, 2010
    #14
  15. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

    7,670
    99
    Feb 18, 2006
    No. It isn't Max Baer.

    Where are Henry and Burt?
     
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    OLD FOGEY, May 5, 2010
    #15
Page 1 of 4