Kenny Keene

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Kenny Keene wasn’t too “ Keen “ on facing great fighters. He was a tough guy though
     
  2. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He had a very good career and made it to television a number of times. He was in some brawls.
     
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  3. Roughhouse

    Roughhouse Active Member Full Member

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    Was Kenny Keene ever in a position to avoid anybody? Seemed like he was always in the role of mountain climber and was taking whatever televised fights he got offered. He was a big deal evidently in Idaho and drew some crowds. Remember reading an article where he was being treated for a TBI because of the effects of his career so I hope he's on the upswing.
     
  4. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    Saw him get destroyed by Arthur Williams. Could not do anyhing aginst him.
     
  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don’t see too many prospects or high profile guys on his record. But yeah he was a very active guy who took on whatever came his way I guess.
     
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  6. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Harold Brazier,Marty Jackubowski, and Buck Smith had tons of fights in order to land bigger fights.
    In the late 80s and 90s believe it or not the Midwest was sort of a hotbed for boxing and for boxers looking to stay active.
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Yep. I saw Harold brazier fight in person out here a few time
     
  8. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    I think it's way off that the Kenny - Bobby Crabtree trilogy isn't mentioned in the 'three fights' thread personally.
     
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  9. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    Kenny Keene was, I believe, the last fighter out of Idaho to have any type of recognition. Tough guy, a lot of heart.
    There is a gym in Idaho Falls- Razor Edge Boxing Club- that is coming along pretty well.
     
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  10. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Agreed. It was on par with Ali Frazier, Duran Leonard etc
     
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