Philly Gym wars...

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by dpw417, Dec 20, 2007.


  1. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What are some good stories about the legendary sparring in Philadelphia....Briscoe,Qawi,Spinks,Frazier,Parker, etc. The names go on and on....
    I remember reading somewhere that Curtis Parker owned everybody in the gym....Are there any stories about Briscoe and Qawi (Braxton)...Two of my favorites...What do Philly fighters think of Detroit fighters?
     
  2. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't actually know what Philly fighters think of Detroit fighters, but one Thomas Hearns came to Philly and somewhat got his ass handed to him by Curtis Parker.
     
  3. Arminius

    Arminius Member Full Member

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    It has been said that the beatings some of them took shortened long potential successful careers in such boxers as Frazier, Meldrick Taylor, Mathew Saad Muhammed.