RIP Willie Monroe

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  1. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Just heard Willie 'The Worm' Monroe passed away. I know Phillyfan (whom we haven't heard from in awhile) knew him. Willie was so stylish and really deserved a title shot. RIP.
     
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  2. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sad news. First to legitimately beat Hagler
     
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  3. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    RIP to the Worm, a true fighting Philly middleweight who deserves to be remembered. Beat Cyclone Hart, took 1 of 3 from MMH and also fought Boogaloo Watts and other top guys.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    RIP, fought well in a tough exciting tier of middles.
     
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  5. Tin_Ribs

    Tin_Ribs Me Full Member

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    RIP. Very good stylist at his best during a tough, hard-fought era. Sad news.
     
    Tin_Ribs, Jun 23, 2019
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  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Really really nice guy. Had the pleasure of talking to him a few times. Any reason for cause of death?
     
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  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    RIP

    Anyone who can go the distance with Hagler was a special fighter, one who could beat him though...
    Respect Champ
     
    George Crowcroft, Jun 23, 2019
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  8. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    RIP to a fine fighter; IMO, the only guy to clearly beat Hagler as a pro.
     
    FastHands(beeb), Jun 24, 2019
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  9. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Spot on !
    No one could have known at the time how much of a legend Marvin would be .,so respect to the man .
     
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  10. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sorry to hear the Worm has turned. A superb talent, who did not quite make the most of his ability, but on his day was exceptional.
     
    TBooze, Jun 24, 2019
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  11. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    RIP
     
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  12. Chuck1052

    Chuck1052 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    RIP Willie Monroe

    - Chuck Johnston
     
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  13. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    RIP. Good fighter in a tough era
     
    lloydturnip, Jun 24, 2019
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  14. Arminius1

    Arminius1 Member Full Member

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    One of the only fighters to beat a young Marvin Hagler. He is missed big time in my book.
     
    Arminius1, Jun 24, 2019
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