Question About Tyson And Frazier

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  1. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    Is it true that they were both left handed? I've heard conflicting stories, and I don't know what to believe. Were they both southpaws who learned to fight in a right handed stance? Are there any sources to confirm this?
     
  2. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    Anyone know?
     
  3. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    I think Frazier was but I don't know about Tyson. Surely that would be why he uses his left hand so much more.
     
  4. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    I read a quote from Frazier that he injured his left arm wrestling with a hog on his farm as a youngster, and as a result, his left arm was always in position to launch a left hook. But he never mentioned which hand he writes with
     
  5. Boxinglad123

    Boxinglad123 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I remember seeing a picture or video of tyson writing with his left I think.
     
  6. Boxinglad123

    Boxinglad123 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQALhWjM1wU[/ame] at 52 seconds in I think Tyson is writing with his left hand. Hope this helps.
     
  7. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Tyson is lefthanded.
    So are Oscar De La Hoya and Miguel Cotto FYI.
     
  8. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Yes (I think).
     
  9. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    It looks like he was writing with his left. Thanks. What about David Tua? Is he a southpaw, too?
     
  10. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  11. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I believe Tyson was left handed. Not sure about Joe. Lovely photo Hydraulix. Both of them . Is the bunny yours ?
     
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  13. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    I write with my left hand though, but I wouldn't describe myself as left-handed. So the writing hand isn't always the best indication.
     
  14. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    D'oh...! Thanks Harman !
     
  15. zarman

    zarman Guest

    i write with my left but do everything else right handed