why didnt graziano fight ....

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by shommel, Feb 11, 2012.


  1. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    apostoli? i think i read somewhere that the rock ran out on that fight. if it would have happened who would have won why and how?
     
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  2. Conn

    Conn Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    He never really gave a satisfactory excuse, as far as I know.
    He was "mentally mixed up" or some ****.

    He might have beaten Apostoli at this point, 1948.

    Prime-for-prime, Fred would have probably destroyed him.
     
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  3. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    thank you for your prompt answer.
     
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  4. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agree with you C. In 1948 Fred Apostoli was 35 years old and soon to retire. Rocky was 26 and in his prime. Who knows why they didn't fight, but the Apostoli of his prime was much too good for Graziano...
     
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  5. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wasn't it related to the recent "scandal" about failing to report bribe offers?
     
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