Who is the “Tavern Brawl” “Street fight” “Straightener” GOAT here on Classic? What’s your case?

Or, alternatively, Rip Torn vs Norman Mailer

 

Dude whatever. I didn't write the book just stating what he said. You have no idea what kind of life this man had growing up or any other fighter for that matter. Like I said b4. At this point why not try acting like a man instead of a child. Plenty fighters I don't care for but you don't see me waiting to pounce and make a fool out of myself which you clearly are doing at this point. Grow up bro.

 

Knocked the same guy out forty weekends in a row. Anybody here believe that? Anybody at all?

 

Yeah that's where I read it. I have no reason to doubt that Rob.

 

He was a Steve. Ironically the best streeter i ever saw was also a Steve.

I find a lot more are doing loads of gym and martial arts nowadays which obviously enhances their abilities.

 

Yeah it would be a tough gig. Too tough for me no doubt hahaha

 

We didn't want a piece of whatever action was going down let me tell ya hahaha

 

If Holmes hadn't wanted to knock someone out in bars and/or in the street, every weekend for 40 consecutive weekends in his young days, he's certainly could have.

It's definitely not a question of capability, merely willingness.

 

I must tread carefully around anyone named Steve - lol. Good point - more have training, conditioning and greater strength going into street fights these days - if you haven’t got a bit of background, the romantic idea of closing your eyes, swinging and landing the Hail Mary one punch KO are much less likely. The Steve you’ve spoken to me of previously - absolute legend.

 

Absolute real life bad ass Mitchum. In good balance, he was also nailing some of the hottest actresses around - a lover and a fighter.

Apparently he gave Reynolds the slipper while he was down also. When questioned on it, Mitchum replied with something like “Well, my foot might’ve raked his face at some point”. Lol.

 

Lol, I’ve seen that. A W for Rip Torn?

 

Jack Johnson’s natural strength and grappling know would have to stand him in good stead.

The way he could lock guys down, turn and smile at the spectators whilst randomly thumping his opponent as and when it pleased him.

Also, Jack had one of the best, tightest uppercuts I’ve seen - able to rip it through at extremely close quarters with plenty of power behind it.

 

It was a street/tavern fight after all!

 

Been too long since I saw it, personally. I’ll load it up later today when time permits.