Which fighters do you consider to be most reliable in terms of their testimony?

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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    The question is simple.

    Which historic fighters do you consider to be most trustworthy, when expressing their opinions about their era and contemporaries?

    Never mind whether you rate the fighter them self.

    Whose opinions would you be most likely to take at face value?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Max Baer.
    Jim Flynn.
    Harry Greb.
    Floyd Patterson.
    Tony Thompson.
     
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    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tex Cobb was always a straight shooter, hilarious as well. I take every opportunity I can to post this (WARNING: The N word is coming)
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Presumably Max Baer was not sensible enough to tell lies to boost his legacy!
     
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  5. jyeahfosho

    jyeahfosho mrtechnicalboxer Full Member

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    George Foreman
    Floyd Patterson
    Ray Leonard
    Tyson
    Jake LaMotta
    Marciano
     
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