slow starters.......

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by shommel, Mar 17, 2011.

  1. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not a very telling example at all given the monumental rest both men were given due to the Fan-man incident.
     
  2. jack365

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    Jim Watt always seemed to enjoy the championship rounds more than he did the early ones.
     
  3. red cobra

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    Eusebio Pedroza!!
     
  4. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Marciano took a while to warm up against his best opposition ... part of it was also that he remains one of the smartest heavyweights of all time and had the discipline to test the waters ...

    Schmeling was another ...
     
  5. red cobra

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    Monzon is a classic answer, what with him never having a one round ko to his record.
     
  6. scartissue

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    Lupe Pintor