Tony Thompson- A disgrace to Boxing

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  1. Tyson379

    Tyson379 Active Member Full Member

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    How can you come into a fight so overweight and fat? Seriously, it's like he rolled off the couch and realized he had a fight soon and came in with no training whatsoever.

    IMO there should be a rule in boxing that if your BMI is too high you cannot fight because you are way too out of shape to perform an athletic event. Basically, a safety guideline for fat fighters who want to steal people's time and money.
     
  2. PolishNavy

    PolishNavy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Gets points for fighting somebody everybody is ducking. Its not gonna be easy getting an opponent for Ortiz after the Jennings and Thompson KO's.

    I would like to see Ortiz fight Lucas Browne.
     
  3. Boxing Prospect

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    ...should have seen Chagaev...
     
  4. thesmokingm

    thesmokingm Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There was a chasm of difference in their skills.
     
  5. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    He's 44 ****in 4 ya half a ***

    If he didn't step up who woulda
     
  6. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You realize people with a ton of muscle mass have really high BMI's too right? People such as Ortiz.
     
  7. Tyson379

    Tyson379 Active Member Full Member

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    Ortiz is fat too, he won't do well against a tall guy that is actually mobile like Wlad, Fury, or Joshua.
     
  8. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    44 is very old for a boxer / but not old to be in lean shape in normal life .

    he should retire now.
     
  9. Soloman

    Soloman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Chagaev looked worse IMO...at least shape wise
     
  10. Nay_Sayer

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    Thompson took this fight for a payday. Winning was never an option...
     
  11. covetousjuice

    covetousjuice Putin did nothing wrong

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    He's ****ing old and willing to fight anyone, no matter how good they are, no matter the odds.

    He deserves respect for that.

    Especially in this era of ducking anyone who might beat you.
     
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  13. YearZero

    YearZero Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "A disgrace to boxing" is a bit harsh, he's never been in 'shape' but still managed to put together a decent record. IMO heavyweight boxing in general is the problem, thompson is just a product of that
     
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    PolishNavy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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  15. Manfred

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