The Gods of War

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stonehands89, Dec 16, 2009.


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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Okie dokie, be sure and drop the link in the thread when you rack it up.
     
    McGrain, Dec 22, 2009
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  2. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How do you define 'I'll probably play it by ear' S?
     
    john garfield, Dec 22, 2009
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  3. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Spread 'em out a little...No need to rush it. Enjoy the ride some more. The first installment was quality!
     
    dpw417, Dec 22, 2009
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  4. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    To improvise, do it as it comes, without planning ahead. I think the phrase originated with musicians who verged from sheet music.
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 22, 2009
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  5. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A good friend of mine and boxing trainer out of Brockton, told me today that I should spread them out, because these things are his "Sopranos".

    I appreciate the nod about the Burley one.
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 22, 2009
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  6. thesham01

    thesham01 Undisputed Champion Full Member

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    you really are a great writer, interesting choice in top ten to be fair, and can't wait for the rest :good
     
    thesham01, Dec 22, 2009
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  7. Chaney

    Chaney Mystery and Imagination Full Member

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    Although not nearly as knowledgeable as you regulars on the classic forum, I know good writing when I see it!

    I have to join with all the others and compliment you on your work here, Stonehands.

    The writing is beautiful; crackling with energy, rich with colour...

    More than anything, your love of the subject comes through with every line. That passion simply cannot be faked.

    I look forward to reading the rest of the series.:good
     
    Chaney, Dec 22, 2009
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  8. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Beautiful article on Burley Stonehands. I can't wait for the next installment.
     
    natonic, Dec 22, 2009
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  9. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thanks Chaney, that enthusiasm you sense is common out here in these parts. This joint has been my neighborhood for years now. There's a lot of inspiration and knowledge here that just isn't found anywhere else. ESB Classic is Stillman's gym in spirit. And we like to duke things out here too.
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 22, 2009
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  10. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Burley was a surprise for me too. You'd never believe who he bumped into #11.

    I'm not looking for pats on the back, to be honest. I'm just a bum from the neighborhood trying to put the spotlight on a legion of long-dead fighters who should not be forgotten by anyone, not just fight fans. By my calculations, these 10 belong where they are. So this ain't about me and I really hope that I'm not coming off like a dink. That being said, I hope that this series gets read... alot, because it is a rebuke to so many top tens that are, I find, not only common, but lazy.

    It's gonna cause some hell, I hope, but much of its principles are held on ESB by more than just me. Hell, some of you who I've been going round-and-round with for years will see old arguments laced in these articles. Some of you may even see where you freakin' changed my mind.

    Anyway, it's about damn time that this little oasis of ours got some damn press.
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 22, 2009
    Stonehands89, Dec 22, 2009
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  11. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Some of the poster's on here are harsher and tougher than Lou Stillman ever was and this forum is all the better for it.

    Where else do legends like Burley,Holman Williams,Lloyd Marshall and Cocoa Kid,who were ignored in their time and are largely forgotten now,get the respect and praise that history has denied them?

    For someone who can't devote as much time or money (average income,young family) into pursuing their love of this sport,this site is a godsend,and posters/writers like yourself who keep producing work of this quality make it what it is.

    Fantastic and I can't wait to read who comes in at 9.:thumbsup
     
    young griffo, Dec 23, 2009
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  12. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I hope when the Top10 are done you give us the next 10, if not as an article than at least the names and the figures :good

    Great read and very interesting, I'm excited who comes out at 9. Rarely saw Burley in a Top10 before. Anymore similar surprises?
     
    bodhi, Dec 23, 2009
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  13. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't tell me it's Benny!
     
    sweet_scientist, Dec 23, 2009
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  14. thesham01

    thesham01 Undisputed Champion Full Member

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    i'm not sure who you even talk about as top ten material normally, or of how highly (and lowly) you rate certain fighters, so guessing would be pointless; you wanna give a hint? or even tell us????

    thought not..... :lol:
     
    thesham01, Dec 23, 2009
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  15. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    THAT would be a travesty. I should be more specific. The fighter who was bumped to #11 is someone who most boxing aficionados idolize. I may even be forced to defend the whole list in another article once it comes to light who it is. The Observer, Dundee, and Manny Steward will have a connipton fit once they see what is what on this end.
     
    Stonehands89, Dec 23, 2009
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