The Gods of War

Okay... everybody just got back on your knees and continue what you were doing. Jeez. One little critique and I'm George W Bush or something.

 

I can see what your saying; it would not hurt the article to at least mention these things, and I agree!

although that is the first bit of 'criticism' I can even muster for all 9 articles

Another fantastic piece, really was....

 

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpnXBVcMdBw[/ame]

 

Fickle Fortune had changed her mind… this fighter would not be condemned to humiliation, not now, not ever.

That was beautiful.

The best fighter that ever breathed air.

 

I like how your articles aren't the generic ones we read over and over when we were first learning about boxing as kids. You evoke emotion out of men with your reads Stoneman, they're quality.

 

It's a terrific article Stoney, just like the rest of them. I really like them. Your articles just ooze of the time period and of the fighter's character. You write with great nuance, and when I read them I feel like I can envision everything you pen so much easier. I don't want you to go writing your piece and then start listing off his achievements. But I'd rather have had some tidbits on the that time period. When I read this piece on SRR I feel like 10 years go by just like that. And I know you use that a similar style/method in other pieces, but I really wanted to hear something about his thoughts or features on that series against the Bronx Bull. Maybe because I'm such a LaMotta fan this is what I was anxious hearing about.

I really can't complain though, great stuff. Really waiting for that Harry Greb piece. If anyone can let greatness shine through... it's you.

 

whats the list so far?

 

Beautiful. Thanks for acknowledging your buddies.

Boxing is the sport all others aspire to. And it is nothing if not blood, sweat and tears, shed in pursuit of personal excellence, in discovering and pushing the frontiers of who you, heir of your forebears, were truly meant to be.

The knowledge that comes with paying this price for greatness brings humility. It has to. The individual becomes acquainted with his limits. Even the loquacious Ali, in his greatest glory at Zaire, shortly after demanding his critics crawl!, was to be found in solitude looking out at the new, dawning day by a gaggle of writers, to whom he confessed, "You have no idea how much this means to me."

Which is why it is so fitting to see the Sugar Man, the very epitome of ring greatness, portraited here, not with statistics or lists of accomplishments, but as a tired old man after his last, losing battle, slumped over his corner ring post, showered with the rose petals of applause of appreciation.

That humility is at the core of greatness is proven in these heartfelt pieces, which seem to magnify their subjects most when describing them as simple mortals, who left it all, all, on the line to become something transcendental, something like Gods of War.

 

Chills ran up and down my spine as I read it,Stoney.Wonderful.Can't wait for the last.Thank you.

 

Great post prime!

 

Another great article.

Wonder who no1 will be