Vito Antuofermo - Unbelievably Underrated

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Russell, Aug 3, 2008.


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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Sorry I don't rate Antuofermo highly at all ,he beat Corro an average Champ on a split dec ,got a draw against Hagler he didn't deserve,imo,and beat a 35 year old Griffith and a Eugene Hart who had been stopped by Briscoe in 1,other than also beating a 35 year old Briscoe he lost to every top fighter,I saw Minter jab his face off at Wembley.Vito was brave and rugged , but lacked power ,and skill .
     
    mcvey, Aug 6, 2008
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  2. tommy the hat

    tommy the hat Active Member Full Member

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    Well done, Russell. Vito was one tough ******* who was middleweight champ in an era when the division was strong and had a lot of dangerous fighters. He should get more recognition for his accomplishments then he does.
     
    tommy the hat, Oct 26, 2008
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  3. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Thanks Tommy.

    I honestly think he's a better example of will over skill then even Marciano. Obviously not as great a fighter as Marciano, but he somehow made even more considering his total lack of physical tools.
     
    Russell, Oct 26, 2008
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