so its true, After Khan whooped US Olympic Hopefull Ortiz, American officials tried

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  1. iron_chin

    iron_chin Boxing Addict banned

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    to get him to represent the states.

    [url]http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336737[/url]

    What an appauling AM system the yanks must have if they have to resort to poaching olympians from other nations :rofl
     
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  2. Arran

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    the usa have done this for years, they have had the most foreign-born olympic competitors at every games for like over 50 years
     
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  3. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    This is surprising since we always hear about how the US doesn't care about boxing.
     
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  4. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Breidis Prescott is that you!!!:hi:
     
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  5. Relentless

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    just like berthoe is Haitian.
     
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  6. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Evidently,bringing foreign born athletes under the fold is not uncommon in national sides in other sports.Take rugby union for example as the English national side and the All Blacks are known to do this.
     
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