Who spoke of boxing in the most sophisticated way?

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  1. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lee Wylie too.
     
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  2. Seamus

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    Joyce Carol Oates understands the motivation of fighters and spectators as well as anyone.

    John T. Ochs has a great, nuanced understanding of the sport, especially in regards to how a career worked in the the seminal years of the 20th century.
     
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    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Couldn't have said it better myself. "The Sweet Science" is such a joy to read - which I have done over and over again!
     
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  4. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Chris Eubank and it’s not even close IMO

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    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He has a case that’s for sure!
     
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  6. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lol. Good one thanks
     
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  7. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    GOAT NO DOUBT
     
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    Mark Ant for sure.
     
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  9. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Carmen Basilio and Rocky Marciano were both very eloquent in discussing boxing. Look up some of their old interviews. Basilio is pretty funny, too.
     
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    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just to add a name to the list others have compiled in this thread, to me, Mike Tyson generally seems like he knows what he's taking about. As others have said: Dempsey knew the sport. I've heard, he was even secretly doing the Ring Rankings for a few years.
     
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