The Gods of War

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  1. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In recent months I have posted a few threads about an upcoming series called "The Gods of War." This series will count down the top 10 p4p fighters since 1920 and will try to inject some objectivity and sense into not only "who" is great, but "what" is great.

    I've been immersed up to my eyebrows in this for almost two months now. I've lost all my friends, I'm malnourished, and I talk to ghosts. I hope it's worth it.

    There are a few of your fellow Classic posters who had an impact on this effort. One of them offered an argument that beat down mine and forced me to raise Henry Armstrong three places, so hats off to him.

    For those interested in following this series, it begins here:

    http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/7534/gods-war-series-introduction/

    Thanks to everyone who contributed to the threads that helped form this work.
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 16, 2009
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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Great stuff champ.
     
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  3. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Looking forward to it Stoney..keep us posted.
     
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  4. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Can't wait pal :good
     
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  5. Chinxkid

    Chinxkid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Congratulations on a great project, brother. I love your "voice". When I read something you've written, even when you're just banging away at the keys on ESB, "you" come through, and it's loud and clear.

    Hope you have a warm Christmas.
     
    Chinxkid, Dec 17, 2009
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  6. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Returned, times two. I also enjoyed your recent interactions with John Garfield, who's a legend in these parts. And like everyone else out here, I sense that your dad is very present on this forum.

    For the curious... "The Tenth God of War" makes his appearance tomorrow on that site...
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 17, 2009
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  7. Jaws

    Jaws Active Member Full Member

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    Looking forward to it!
     
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  8. thesham01

    thesham01 Undisputed Champion Full Member

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    intro is sweet, is the number 10 up yet? keep us posted when it goes up, looking forward to it very much....
     
    thesham01, Dec 18, 2009
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  9. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Will do.

    The editor got the Tenth last night. When it's up, I'll let you know on this thread.
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 18, 2009
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  10. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Stonie, I emailed you that thing and it just sat in my drafts. I do apologise. Anyway, impressive stuff.
     
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  11. prime

    prime BOX! Writing Champion Full Member

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    Respect and good luck, old friend.
     
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  12. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't worry about it. You're already credited for all the input you had in the threads...
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 18, 2009
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  13. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    That's gracious of you to say that, especially when i basically landed you with a broken promise.
     
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  14. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Stoney great read that really like your writing, you sound like just an old timer boxing enthusiast i really like that, also you seem to have an open mind taht many of the older fans dont for example Mathematic rankings and ranking Pacquiao highly.

    Looking forward to installment one
     
    GPater11093, Dec 18, 2009
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  15. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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