Joe Frazier's Thoughts On Facing Oscar Bonavena

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Tuaman, Nov 21, 2011.


Page 1 of 2
  1. Tuaman

    Tuaman Return Of The Terminator Full Member

    334
    9
    Jan 3, 2011
    From his autobiography..

    This content is protected


    This content is protected
     
    Tuaman, Nov 21, 2011
    Tuaman, Nov 21, 2011
    #1
  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    38,042
    7,551
    Jul 28, 2004
    Thank God for good ghost writers.."mobile as a stanchion"..that ain't the way a brutha from Philly talks...
     
    red cobra, Nov 21, 2011
    red cobra, Nov 21, 2011
    #2
  3. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,714
    3,455
    Jan 6, 2007
    Gotta admire Frazier for authorizing this description of Bonavena's finest hour.
     
    Longhhorn71, Nov 21, 2011
    Longhhorn71, Nov 21, 2011
    #3
  4. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

    28,760
    83
    May 30, 2009
    Frazier-Bonavena II is quite the performance, perhaps Frazier's most underrated. Been watching it over with his film as I've been finishing up my edit on a Frazier highlight video.
     
    PetethePrince, Nov 21, 2011
    PetethePrince, Nov 21, 2011
    #4
  5. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

    43,650
    13,047
    Apr 1, 2007
    I found that ****ing funny myself :lol:
     
    Russell, Nov 21, 2011
    Russell, Nov 21, 2011
    #5
  6. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    15,777
    11,355
    Aug 22, 2004
    The story of Joe Frazier, as told through the stylings of Mary Shelley......


    Oh come on.
     
    salsanchezfan, Nov 21, 2011
    salsanchezfan, Nov 21, 2011
    #6
  7. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

    5,503
    7,052
    Nov 8, 2011
    Hey, it is still a good read :D
     
    Kid Bacon, Nov 21, 2011
    Kid Bacon, Nov 21, 2011
    #7
  8. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

    1,767
    23
    Oct 4, 2008
    Funny how Ellis and Ali could knock out Bonavena but Frazier couldn't do it in 30 rounds of boxing.
     
    Hydraulix, Jan 29, 2012
    Hydraulix, Jan 29, 2012
    #8
  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

    112,883
    47,854
    Mar 21, 2007

    The first one was a ten rounder.


    Also, I've seen the knockdowns now and they aren't that much as he describes them :lol: The second one certanly wasn't a push, put it that way, I counted three left hooks. But I think what he means is they weren't the type of punches that would normally knock him down. His equilibrium had gone a bit after the first one. He was up pretty quick though. Looked buzzed rather than really hurt at that point.
     
    McGrain, Jan 29, 2012
    McGrain, Jan 29, 2012
    #9
  10. Danmann

    Danmann Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,427
    20
    Oct 30, 2011
    In that fight where he knocked Frazier down twice in same round, with 3 knockdown rule in effect, Bonevena did weird thing, he ran for some reason. Frazier got up shaky, Bonevena started backpedaling.

    Frazier was tough man, maybe him getting back up spooked Bonevena?
     
    Danmann, Jan 29, 2012
    Danmann, Jan 29, 2012
    #10
  11. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,633
    58
    May 4, 2007
    Probably winded. Bonavena was no slouch in the stamina department, but trying to finish a man with a barrage of hard punches is very different from fighting at your own pace. It will tire you out.
     
    Shake, Jan 30, 2012
    Shake, Jan 30, 2012
    #11
  12. Cheese

    Cheese Member Full Member

    276
    4
    Jul 18, 2009
    Interesting. Frazier details of the fights are insightful.
     
    Cheese, Jan 30, 2012
    Cheese, Jan 30, 2012
    #12
  13. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,666
    2,146
    Aug 26, 2004
    Thanks, nice stuff
     
    Bummy Davis, Jan 30, 2012
    Bummy Davis, Jan 30, 2012
    #13
  14. Danmann

    Danmann Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,427
    20
    Oct 30, 2011
    He did not seem winded Shake, it was two quick back to back knock downs, not a lot of punches thrown. He just started running, or bicycling, backwards. It helped contribute to his reputation as a head case. Frazier was wobbly, but came forward anyway, only way he kew how to fight.
     
    Danmann, Feb 1, 2012
    Danmann, Feb 1, 2012
    #14
  15. Guyfawkes

    Guyfawkes Than who was phone?! Full Member

    1,446
    8
    Jul 18, 2011
    Boxing is an unpredictable sport
     
    Guyfawkes, Feb 1, 2012
    Guyfawkes, Feb 1, 2012
    #15
Page 1 of 2