The Gods of War

That too, just one of many highlights.

And this- 'Robinson’s eyes met theirs and the ovation washed over him. His defeat was being sanctified.'

And


'Aging ex-champions always know, even when they lie to themselves, or go mad with delusions. Grandeur seems to dangle over their graying heads like a star on a string, but they can’t jump anymore to reach it, and their gloves, like arthritic hands, can no longer hold it. It all slips away; until the earth-bound god-in-denial is publically humiliated'

The article was like an emotional rollercoaster illustrating Robinson's career in the mind but without the generic same old focal points we're all used to reading from when we first learned about boxing. That's one of the greatest things about it, after reading a couple of your installments, we knew you were punching from unexpected angles and it was really exciting waiting for you to drop them.

You've really give us a jewel here.

 

Yeah it really made me feel for him. It was a combination of his style, that'd lose him recognition because of marketability. Then his lack in marketability makes him a high risk/low reward fight, that prevents top tier guys fighting him, which makes him lose out on potential resume and public recognition. Which makes him lose out on money he was worth with his calibre. Then theres the racial predjudice of the time giving him another kick in the ass and amplifying the other setbacks. And then father time comes along and puts the icing on the cake, erasing his already unappreciated place in history. Im like DAMN!! I want to give this guy a hug.

 

I heard about it from my friend! Haven't read it though. Is it lyrical assassination?

 

Legendary

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What a picture.

Only today I was wodering if there were any pics of Burley
as an old fella, as of course he retired due to lack of oppurtunity rather than declining attributes.

Good find lad :good

 

That used to be McGrain's avatar. It's funny that i think that's a far better avatar than any action shot.