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liefm

Nov 29th 2008, 01:59 AM

Hmmm... I'd say Jack Dempsey (the measuring stick of the heavyweights), Bob fitzsimmons (the hardest puncher pound for pound and the best pound for pound puncher-boxer in history), Joe Louis (classic puncher-boxer 1st tier), Tommy Burns (only Canadian heavyweight champion, broke the colour-line, and the 1st "world" champion by fighting other boxers in different countries, not just America), Pancho Villa (Jack Dempsey in miniature, 1st Asian World Champion), there are many more but I'll stop there.:lol:

Currently Manny Pacquiao (p4p the greatest boxer). Oscar De La Hoya and him are fighting on Dec 6, 2008, next week!:D

You might want to check out this site: "http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/casey/MC_index.htm" - about boxing articles of mainly "old" boxers.

Also the Golden and Pre-Golden age boxers also wrestled as part of their training. Boxing and Wrestling go hand-in-hand.

RedBird777

Nov 29th 2008, 06:02 AM

I was never into boxing...however I like Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, the kick-boxer.

baxpack7

Nov 30th 2008, 10:44 PM

I always liked boxers like Evander Holyfield and Oscar De La Hoya

MrAnteater

Dec 1st 2008, 06:00 PM

HisLeast

Dec 1st 2008, 06:06 PM

I wish boxing would make a comeback. It's too diluted with so many titles and belts now.

I prefer it over the MMA fights where skill seems to take a backseat to brawling.

I liked Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar de la Hoya, and Evander Hollyfield.

I'm actually more of an MMA fan, since submissions and the ground game tend to open the competition a little bit. Be that as it may... Tyson in his day was scary even to watch.

Gulah Papyrus

Dec 5th 2008, 05:04 AM

For me I enjoyed watching Lennox Lewis and Rasheed Rachman. Their "fued" when I was younger was pretty awesome.I agree with you on Lennox, Probably doesn't get the credit he deserves because he was always overshadowed by The Mike Tyson sideshow circus.

Also, that Hagler/Hearns fight was pretty good.;)

Orendorf

Dec 6th 2008, 01:32 AM

Early Mike Tyson. Guy was an absolute monster, the only drawback was that you'd never get your pay-per-view money's worth with him ending fights in 3 rounds or less.

Nobunaga

Dec 8th 2008, 12:17 PM

No competition Arturo Thunder Gatti the human highlight reel !

James of Sunshine

Dec 9th 2008, 02:32 AM

Cassius Clay/Muhammed Ali. The Greatest. I followed his career from listening to his famous knockout of Sonny Liston all the way through. In his prime he was pound for pound the best fighter of all time, imo.

A big second to Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran before the "No Mas" deal with Ray Leonard. Legendary boxer and a terrific scrapper. Fought like he was mad!

Many other good ones. Before my time - Joe Louis.

One of the least appreciated that I recall in my lifetime was Larry Holmes. Probably due to the fact that he sort of succeeded Ali and wasn't a showboat folks didn't seem to take him all that seriously but he was a very good champ. Known for his vicious left jab you'd better not take your eye off his right or he'd deck you with it AND as a lead punch! Just all of a sudden BOOM! Good stuff.

Reedan

Dec 11th 2008, 12:41 AM

Nothing

Dec 11th 2008, 01:28 AM

Do you guys think Boxing is ok to watch?

Psalm 11:5 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=23&chapter=11&verse=5&version=31&context=verse)
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates

I wouldn't say boxing is violent. Compared to UFC and all the other MMA leagues out there.

And, today's entertainment such as boxing and football is MUCH MUCH more toned down than what people used to enjoy from Jesus' day throughout the Roman's hay day.

That being said, I never had a favorite boxer. I usually catch a fight maybe once a year.

Clavicula_Nox

Dec 12th 2008, 04:21 AM

I was a big Evander Hollyfield fan with my dad. Nowadays, it's hard for me to catch a fight and I have no idea who the current fighters are. I kinda wonder about the purity of the sport, especially with the MMA competition out there.

MMA is good in it's own way, but often, I find the fighters are "okay" in skill, but make up for it with unbridled aggression. There are exceptions, and I notice that they are the usual favorites and champions, but I see them as a strong minority in the sport.

Romber

Dec 13th 2008, 03:50 AM

Cassius Clay/Muhammed Ali. The Greatest. I followed his career from listening to his famous knockout of Sonny Liston all the way through. In his prime he was pound for pound the best fighter of all time, imo.

Just a side fact. Muhammed Ali lives in our town and his son goes to my Highschool and is actually in my class. Mr. Ali just sponsored a senior class trip for the day to go see the play Wicked and eat at Hardrock Cafe. He payed for every senior to go (around 240).

Psalm 11:5
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates

Every sport has varying degrees of violence. However, all sports have referees and plenty of other safety precautions to keep the athletes and spectators safe. Even MMA has many, many rules regulations. Any injuries are 99% accidental or part of the job. This is different from someone who likes to just fight on the street with no rules, and loves to do it.

MikeAD

Dec 14th 2008, 04:23 AM

For me I enjoyed watching Lennox Lewis and Rasheed Rachman. Their "fued" when I was younger was pretty awesome.

Speaking of Rachman, he got destroyed today by another one of my favorites, Klitcskow, wait I spelled that wrong and I know it :D.

Midyrvette

Dec 14th 2008, 05:15 AM

A good saturday night would be to watch boxing on HBO. There have been some memorable fights, Mickey Ward vs Arturo Gatti, Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr....to name a few. Heavyweight champs Wladimir Klitschko, "Dr. Steelhammer" (love that name) and his brother Vitali Klitschko, "Dr. Iron fist" often fight on HBO......but I get them mixed up because they look so much alike. Most of their fights are on HBO, I did a pay per view only once, when Oscar De La Hoya fought Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Back in the day I followed Ali's career and thought that he was unbeatable before 1967 when he lost his boxing license for 3 years when he refused induction into the US Army. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was probably the best middleweight, he had some memorable fights, including a loss to Sugar Ray Leonard which was his last fight.

baxpack7

Dec 15th 2008, 03:12 AM

The most memorable HBO fight that I can remember is when Buster Douglas floored Mike Tyson sending him to the first defeat of his pro career. He was supposed to fight Evander after that, but the loss would delay that bout for awhile.

Midyrvette

Dec 17th 2008, 05:32 AM

What an underdog Buster was in that fight. What a great win for him. That was an exciting fight

mizzdy

Dec 17th 2008, 08:33 PM

Just ran across this thread nice to see boxing fans! Hard to pick a favorite! The Gatti-Ward fights are the best ever! And such a shame to see Oscar go out the way he did, some boxers just don't know when to lay the gloves down. Kelly Plavik is a great boxer and seems very sincere when he gives all glory to God, we need more like him! And what about the great fights between Chico Corrales and Castillo? Epic fights. Corrales died about a mile from my house a sad loss. Also can't wait to see who Margarito fights next.

nea27

Dec 18th 2008, 11:00 AM

Muhammed Ali along with Sugar Ray Lenoard are my two favourite boxers. Ali was just awesome. Also a huge fan of Tommy Hearns, Marvin Hagler (So hard) and Roberto Duran. What an era of boxing when these guys were in there prime.

I also agree with a few other posters about Lennox Lewis. The guy was classy but didn't get the recognition he deserved because of the Tyson factor. I think the same thing could be said for Larry Holmes who was unbeatable in his prime. But he was always in Ali's shadow.

Lefty

Dec 19th 2008, 07:43 AM

I have a lot of problems with Ali, but have to admit he was the most electric athlete I've ever seen, and he, Frazier and Cosell made for some of the most exciting entertainment ever. I think those days in the 60's were probably the height of boxing, but it must have also been something back in Joe Louis' day too.

Midyrvette

Dec 22nd 2008, 11:04 PM

I would have to say that Joe Louis was the utimate boxer puncher, who was a classs act inside and outside the ring and the greatest of all time. He was 37 when he had his last fight, KO ed by and up and coming Rocky Marciano. His income tax problems forced him to fight way past his prime, because if the government wasn't on his back he would have been able to retire in 1949 as undefeated heavyweight champ.

ChristianKnight

Dec 24th 2008, 05:23 PM

I saw a video of Joe Luis fighting, some fellar (he is well known I think but forgot) George something, and it was BORING. It was from 1955, and it was so boring, it wasn't like watching a fight now.

Joe King

Jan 19th 2009, 07:00 AM

Roy Jones Jr. has been my favorite fighter since the 1988 Olympics! He was 19 years old then and gave glory to God even though he was robbed of a Gold medal back then. When he mentioned God, I thought to myself that I have to support this guy. I got to meet him and hang out with him in Las Vegas and that was God really bringing that part of my life full circle.

Midyrvette

Feb 2nd 2009, 05:23 PM

I saw a video of Joe Luis fighting, some fellar (he is well known I think but forgot) George something, and it was BORING. It was from 1955, and it was so boring, it wasn't like watching a fight now.

Seems you have the wrong Joe, the Joe I was referring to is Joe Louis, not Joe Luis. Joe Louis retired in 1951, so it could not have been the same person who you saw in the video from 1955. You should check him out, great champion, fine gentleman.

shepherdsword

Feb 7th 2009, 10:50 AM

What an underdog Buster was in that fight. What a great win for him. That was an exciting fight

You know, I watched that fight too and it sure looked like Buster should have been counted out in the second round when Tyson devastated him and put him on the mat. It seemed like a delayed long count to me but that was like 15 of 16 years ago. What do you guys think?

favorite fighters Ali,sugar ray and Holyfeild

Gulah Papyrus

Feb 7th 2009, 07:24 PM

It seemed like a delayed long count to me but that was like 15 of 16 years ago.
1990...time flies.

Kelly 'The Ghost' Pavlik is my favorite right now, gotta love Youngstown, OH.

shepherdsword

Feb 8th 2009, 12:20 AM

1990...time flies.

Kelly 'The Ghost' Pavlik is my favorite right now, gotta love Youngstown, OH.

wow....it sure does. Almost twenty years ago

God-Gave-R+R-2-U

Mar 1st 2009, 02:10 AM

Since I started boxing, I have got into the sport. I like a lot of boxers, but I'd say one of my all-time favorites is Mike Tyson. I don't think he could beat Muhammed Ali, but he is good.
I absolutely agree with that part of your statement. Mike Tyson brought, excitement, power, fear, intimidation and everything else that made boxing a fun sport to watch 10 or more years ago. Those powerful knockouts that "Iron" Mike dominated his opponent with nearly every time justified the PPV fight price. Nowadays though, Boxing isn't really that fun or entertaining of a "sport" anymore. Plus, aren't the PPV prices even higher than they were back 10 + years ago when there actually were still some good, entertaining fights and boxers? That's just rediculous!:B Here and there I'd watch a classic "Iron" Mike fight, but don't really like any newer boxers or fights other than Kelly Pavlik. That's what it's (according to boxing, not life, kids) all about... Mike Tyson and Kelly Pavlik. God stands tall above them all!

P.S. - I do have a speed bag and heavy bag in my gym. Sometimes I really like to get "pumped up" a bit with a good workout on my speed bag, but other than that, I rarely get involved in boxing or watch it anymore either. God puts up the best fight anyways and He is stronger than all too. Anytime you think that you're watching a great boxer and/or match, be thankful that God put him on this earth for your entertainment.:idea:

God-Gave-R+R-2-U

Mar 1st 2009, 02:32 AM

Early Mike Tyson. Guy was an absolute monster, the only drawback was that you'd never get your pay-per-view money's worth with him ending fights in 3 rounds or less.
Hey man, just seeing the power in his knockouts is more awesome than any boxing out there today. Personally, I'd rather pay for 3 minutes of an old version of Mike Tyson than to get 3 hours for free of anyone else claiming to be "the man" today. As others have said, just seeing Mike Tyson walk into the ring invokes fear and intimidation. Alot of todays young punks have to work so hard to try and scare their opponents as well as boxing fans that might choose to pay for their fight, yet they are just being arrogant punks rather than intimidating "presences" like Mike Tyson always was. There's clearly a humongous difference between those times and now and Mike Tyson in less time is always worth more. Oh well, life goes on...................:kiss:

Jerome1

Mar 8th 2009, 12:16 AM

Evander Holyfield would probably be my favourite boxer. I'm also a big mma fan, and if you are not familiar with mma, check out Fedor Emelianenko on youtube, awesome.

JaybeeinBibleForum

Mar 21st 2009, 08:53 PM

Hey man, just seeing the power in his knockouts is more awesome than any boxing out there today. Personally, I'd rather pay for 3 minutes of an old version of Mike Tyson than to get 3 hours for free of anyone else claiming to be "the man" today. As others have said, just seeing Mike Tyson walk into the ring invokes fear and intimidation. Alot of todays young punks have to work so hard to try and scare their opponents as well as boxing fans that might choose to pay for their fight, yet they are just being arrogant punks rather than intimidating "presences" like Mike Tyson always was. There's clearly a humongous difference between those times and now and Mike Tyson in less time is always worth more. Oh well, life goes on...................:kiss:

As a HUGE aficionado for over 2 decades, I largely agree....Tyson brought a dread horror with him that no fighter before, or since, has brought. There was a certain nihilism in his eyes; he didn't care if the world ended, he simply wanted to leave it having swung every punch he could trying to decapitate his foe. He brought a mindset of utter fearlessness and single-minded devotion to the destruction of his opponent that had only one parallel, albeit in Cinema; The Terminator.

That said, I often rewatch Jimmy-boy Douglas CRUSH Tyson to a pulp in '90, and of course our own brother Commander Evander smash Tyson in '96. Much as I loved what Tyson brought to the squared circle in the 80's, I love even more the spirit - so prevalent in our own faith - that faith CAN conquer the seemingly unconquerable.

BTW, we are long overdue for another Ali or Tyson...twenty years has passed, and Boxing has no TRUE hero; Floyd is too arrogant, Pacman too small, RJJ too inconsistent. The smaller guys have grabbed the lead and valiantly they pull towards the future, but I fear their hands are simply too small, literally and figuratively, however much I roared with delight during Morales-Barrera 1.

soulsurvivor316

May 1st 2009, 08:10 PM

Is anyone watching tomorrow's fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton? How do you see the fight playing out?

JaybeeinBibleForum

May 1st 2009, 08:34 PM

Is anyone watching tomorrow's fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton? How do you see the fight playing out?

Yeah I certainly won't be up at 4.30am GMT to watch it but I'll order the fight and have the family around at lunch for a good few beers/wines and feed.

My prediction? Pac, SD.

Contrary to both the hype and consequent public opinion, I believe this will actually be a slow chess match, rather than the rapid-fire exchange of nukes that each mans style would suggest. Sorry to be a party-pooper, but look at it thus; if I'm wrong on this (and of course I don't believe I am), you'll be doing cartwheels.

Given the recent run of unexpected outcomes in Pacs recent career, I cannot help but feel this will be another departure from popular opinion. We know both are the same age, and both have mileage. But Pac has never fought anyone with Hatton's blend of strength and speed (yes, I am talking about ODLH here), whilst Ricky has never fought anyone with Pac's blinding speed. More importantly, Pac is not weak at 135Ibs, nor Ricky slow at 140. As such, I expect each will be VERY wary of the other, and with extremely good reason.

However, it would benefit Hatton to engage Pac in a brawl. Although that would be suicide for most fighters 135 and under, this fight is at 140Ibs, a division still new to Pac but one in which Hatton has comfortably claimed many a belted scalp. I do not expect Hatton to outbox and outfox Pac, but then, I expect even less that Pac will be lured into a war - a war he cannot be sure he will win. Hence my prediction.

I believe Pac will fight Hatton much as he did Barrera, and speaking of the old dog, that reminds me of some linear analysis. Barrera, however washed up, recently lost to Amir Khan - like Hatton, both a fellow northern Brit and Welterweight. MAB's performance was certainly a long way from his glory days at the turn of the millenium, but was little different to the fight - or rather, excuse for a fight, he put up against Pac 18 months back. No, Khan-Barrera was not conclusive, but for the first two minutes before the butt, I saw Khan outbox and outland Barrera - and needless to say Hatton would demolish Khan, were they ever to meet in the near future.

Hatton beats Khan, Khan beat Barrera, and Barrera survived 12 cowardly rounds against Pac. So that means this won't be a walk in the park for the thriller from Manila.

Ok, we're near the finish line...Pac's stats. You can NOT ignore the man's sheer numbers, he's a dead-eyed winning-machine. As much as it pains me, a Morales fan for almost a decade, to say it, he has beaten EVERY man he fought for that same decade. Now although that dazzling winning streak has to end some day, I don't believe it WILL end tomorrow. I need a heavier, taller, faster and longer-armed argument than Hatton to advocate its termination in 30 hours or so. Commercially speaking, Pac is a draw in Vegas, Hatton is not. Sorry to be such a cynic, but the only thing that gets more expensive in these recessionary times is justice, and the 'judges' won't award a razor-thin decision to the man who has NOT hospitalised half of Mexico.

Finally, a lot of pundits will tell you that Pac will KO or massively outpoint Hatton. I believe that 5Ibs weight differential will corrode that splendid victory into a widely disputed one, with more than half the rounds being awardable by just a damn coin-toss.

NB...this prediction is supplied on condition of sighting physiques at weigh-in. Which I haven't!!

Prufrock

May 1st 2009, 10:26 PM

I would predict Pacquiao by unanimous decision, but would not rule out the possiibility of a knockout. Hatton has been a fine fighter, for whom I have nothing but respect; but I think that Pacquiao's star is ascending, whereas Hatton's is descending. Neither man has the greatest chin in the world, but I think that if a KO comes, it will come as a result of Pacquiao's speed. I'm glad Bayless is the officiating; he's a fine ref. In any case, it should be a good fight.

In my very humble opinion, Pacquiao (who is not my favorite fighter) is #1 PFP right now, although there are no flies on Miguel Cotto. But neither man could, on the best day of his life, carry Roy Jones Jr.'s spit bucket. Jones wasn't my favorite, either - - - that would be Holyfield - - - but in his prime, Jones was the most gifted boxer I have ever seen. And yes, that includes Ali.

Gulah Papyrus

May 1st 2009, 10:36 PM

In my very humble opinion, Pacquiao (who is not my favorite fighter) is #1 PFP right now, although there are no flies on Miguel Cotto. But neither man could, on the best day of his life, carry Roy Jones Jr.'s spit bucket. Jones wasn't my favorite, either - - - that would be Holyfield - - - but in his prime, Jones was the most gifted boxer I have ever seen. And yes, that includes Ali.

What about Butterbean??!!

Prufrock

May 1st 2009, 10:45 PM

What about Butterbean??!!
I think Pacquiao could take him, too.

:P

Ixthus

May 1st 2009, 11:20 PM

Personally I like Oscar De La Hoya

Prufrock

May 2nd 2009, 02:09 AM

Personally I like Oscar De La Hoya
I like him, too. And, although he's not the best fighter in the world (although he has been among the best), he is the most popular: in terms of ticket sales and PPV revenues, De La Hoya "draws" like nobody else in the business. ("Drew," rather; he just retired, following his loss to Pacquiao.) And, from everything I've read or heard, he is a genuinely nice guy.

Prufrock

May 3rd 2009, 03:56 AM

Midyrvette

May 3rd 2009, 04:37 AM

Woo hoo! Pacquiao knocks out Hatton in Round Two!

I don't think many of us expected it to happen quite that quickly.....

But every silver lining has its cloud: unable to restrain himself from stealing the show, the misbegotten gangsta wannabe Floyd Mayweather Jr. used the occasion to announce his return from "retirement." He'll fight Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18.

"I'm coming straight from the club, the strip club," Mayweather said at his press conference.

Spoken like the fine role model you are, "Pretty Boy" .....

A link to the Mayweather story: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-boxing-mayweather3-2009may03,0,5278749.story

Hatton getting KO'd in round 2? I expected him to last longer than that, I mean he has always been a durable guy. I was hoping Manny P would win. Might be the end for Hatton. I wonder if Mayweather is "smellin' gravy" for a BIG payday in a fight with Manny P? I would think that a Floyd and Manny fight would be a while down the road.

Midyrvette

May 3rd 2009, 04:52 AM

What about Butterbean??!!

LOL, Butterbean was a fun to watch. He last fought in 2007, and weighed in at 417 lbs for that bout.

http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/thumb/3/38/IBA_Super_Heavyweight_Title.jpg/200px-IBA_Super_Heavyweight_Title.jpg (http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php/Image:IBA_Super_Heavyweight_Title.jpg)

Prufrock

May 3rd 2009, 05:16 AM

Hatton getting KO'd in round 2? I expected him to last longer than that, I mean he has always been a durable guy. I was hoping Manny P would win. Might be the end for Hatton. I wonder if Mayweather is "smellin' gravy" for a BIG payday in a fight with Manny P? I would think that a Floyd and Manny fight would be a while down the road.
Yes, that's the fight that everyone will want. Floyd claims that he's still PFP #1, because nobody's beaten him. I would dearly love it if little Pacquiao beat him like a rented mule....

Midyrvette

May 3rd 2009, 01:50 PM

Yes, that's the fight that everyone will want. Floyd claims that he's still PFP #1, because nobody's beaten him. I would dearly love it if little Pacquiao beat him like a rented mule....

LOL, "beats him like a rented mule," that's funny. I am rooting for Pacquiao, and I think it may shape up to be a terrific fight. I may even watch it on pay per view.

Prufrock

May 3rd 2009, 02:41 PM

LOL, "beats him like a rented mule," that's funny. I am rooting for Pacquiao, and I think it may shape up to be a terrific fight. I may even watch it on pay per view.
I would be sorely tempted to do so, and I've bought plenty of PPVs in the past; but they're getting so expensive that a question of stewardship arises in my mind. I would have had very mixed emotions about shelling out for last night's fight, only to have it end in two rounds....

mizzdy

May 3rd 2009, 03:01 PM

What a knockout it was!! I fully expected Pacman to win but did think Hatton would have gotten a few of those great punches of his out there also. Now if we can get Mayweather to man up and fight the true pound for pound fighter and champ we would might all fork up the 50 bucks to see it! I have always coughed up the money for PPV but this have had to scale back and pick and choose what I will pay for. I do think those higher ups have been listening to some complaints since there have been a lot less PPV fights on lately. I wonder if Hatton will continue to fight after this. Also next time if he does he might want to stick to his fan base singing Blue Moon instead of the Ricky Fatten song, must have messed with his mojo! :)

Prufrock

May 3rd 2009, 05:37 PM

Midyrvette

May 4th 2009, 04:32 AM

If a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is made, I'd be strongly tempted to buy it .... but if Mayweather won, I'd smash the television with a sledgehammer.

Which might not be such a bad idea .....

Really, Mayweather represents everything I dislike about boxing.....

:mad:

I agree totally with your opnion of Mayweather. The last, and actually the only PPV I ever bought was Mayweather vs De La Hoya.

Prufrock

May 8th 2009, 02:36 AM

I agree totally with your opnion of Mayweather. The last, and actually the only PPV I ever bought was Mayweather vs De La Hoya.
The last De La Hoya match I actually bought was his March 2001 comeback fight against Arturo Gatti: as one might have expected, he opened up Gatti, a notorious bleeder, like a cleaver going through a ripe tomato. It was a 5th round TKO. I was monitoring the Boxing message boards and chat room in the old AOL sports area, the "Grandstand," and bought the fight so that I could watch and comment on it in the chat room. Although I've always liked DLH, I was disappointed that night, because he didn't seem to be giving it his best: like he was just calling the fight in. And secretly, I was pulling for Gatti, who is such a battler, and such a bleeder, that I really wanted him to get a big win: he deserved one.

I almost bought the Roy Jones Jr. - Felix Trinidad fight in 2008, but decided to wait a week and catch it on HBO. I made the right decision. It would have been a magnificent fight - - - if it had taken place ten years earlier. It's sad to see two men who were both PFP champs slogging around the ring like heavyweights; but time doesn't do any of us any favors....

Midyrvette

May 10th 2009, 01:44 PM

I thought Gatti was a entertaining fighter, his triolgy against "Irish" Mickey Ward were entertaining. I have always pulled for Gatti, and was a little sorry for him after his last fight, sorry to see him go out that way. Oscar De La Hoya was also exciting to watch, but yeah not that night. The only reason I still subscribe to HBO is for the boxing. I will have to get the PPV for Mayweather vs Pacquiao, if that fight ever developes.

Have you seen the documentary on HBO about the "Thriller in Manilla" fight? It was interesting.

Prufrock

May 10th 2009, 02:12 PM

I thought Gatti was a entertaining fighter, his triolgy against "Irish" Mickey Ward were entertaining. I have always pulled for Gatti, and was a little sorry for him after his last fight, sorry to see him go out that way.
Nice to meet another Gatti fan. One of the greatest things about the Gatti-Ward trilogy was the genuine respect the two men demonstrated for each other. (I understand they're good friends in private life, as rivals often turn out to be.) At the time of DLH-Gatti, I thought to myself, "If somebody could put Gatti's heart in DLH's body, what a fighter there would be!" Because, like Roy Jones Jr., DLH has always had something of a heart problem....

Have you seen the documentary on HBO about the "Thriller in Manilla" fight? It was interesting.
I don't know. I saw a lot of those "Great Fight" programs that Jim Lampley did, but don't know if I saw that one.

I will not buy Pacquiao-Mayweather, simply because I don't want a dime of the Lord's money to go into Mayweather's pocket. If I wanted to give money to a smirking, strutting gangsta pimp, I'd find one in my hometown.
:mad:

Midyrvette

May 19th 2009, 01:10 AM

Nice to meet another Gatti fan. One of the greatest things about the Gatti-Ward trilogy was the genuine respect the two men demonstrated for each other. (I understand they're good friends in private life, as rivals often turn out to be.) At the time of DLH-Gatti, I thought to myself, "If somebody could put Gatti's heart in DLH's body, what a fighter there would be!" Because, like Roy Jones Jr., DLH has always had something of a heart problem....

I don't know. I saw a lot of those "Great Fight" programs that Jim Lampley did, but don't know if I saw that one.

I will not buy Pacquiao-Mayweather, simply because I don't want a dime of the Lord's money to go into Mayweather's pocket. If I wanted to give money to a smirking, strutting gangsta pimp, I'd find one in my hometown.
:mad:

Oh yeah....big Gatti fan here. I enjoyed and looked forward to catching all his fights. He is regular guy I can root for, sad to see him go, but he was beginning to have trouble making the weight, and when he tried a different weight class.....well we know what happened.

Prufrock

May 22nd 2009, 06:38 AM

Oh yeah....big Gatti fan here. I enjoyed and looked forward to catching all his fights. He is regular guy I can root for, sad to see him go, but he was beginning to have trouble making the weight, and when he tried a different weight class.....well we know what happened.
Well, he seems to be moving on in his life. He has an absolutely gorgeous fiance (they're undoubtedly married by now) who is very business-savvy and can help him with his money. And, according to The Ring, his great passion in life is now golf: he wants to go on the PGA Tour. A lot of boxers take up golf (the allure of which has always escaped me), but Gatti really wants to become a pro. More power to him.

Midyrvette

May 22nd 2009, 06:49 PM

Prufrock

May 29th 2009, 02:26 PM

Good for him, I am glad he is moving on and seems happy with his path. I am keeping a lookout for when he gets inducted into the BHOF in Canasota NY. I'll combine a trip out there to see my kids and visit him at the ceremony there. I have a signed picture of Mickey Ward and I need an autograph from Mr. Gatti as well.
I've never been to Canastota, but I'd love to visit there; it's on my "to do" list, somewhere around my long-delayed trip to Graceland. But if the Lord wants to return, and deprive me of these pleasures, I won't complain a bit!

Do you know for a fact that Gatti is headed for the BHOF? I hope so; I think he deserves it.

I've never cared much for autographs. I met Foreman and Camacho, but didn't get their autographs ... well, it would have been risky to ask Camacho for one, because he had just finished a workout, was covered with sweat, and his pupils looked like 8-balls ... he was probably on dope, which, of course, was his Achilles' heel. The only exception: for years, I carried around an autographed "business card" that simply read: Governor Ronald Reagan. That was a keepsake, for sure: so, naturally, I lost it.

:B

Midyrvette

Jun 12th 2009, 01:02 PM

I've never been to Canastota, but I'd love to visit there; it's on my "to do" list, somewhere around my long-delayed trip to Graceland. But if the Lord wants to return, and deprive me of these pleasures, I won't complain a bit!

Do you know for a fact that Gatti is headed for the BHOF? I hope so; I think he deserves it.

I've never cared much for autographs. I met Foreman and Camacho, but didn't get their autographs ... well, it would have been risky to ask Camacho for one, because he had just finished a workout, was covered with sweat, and his pupils looked like 8-balls ... he was probably on dope, which, of course, was his Achilles' heel. The only exception: for years, I carried around an autographed "business card" that simply read: Governor Ronald Reagan. That was a keepsake, for sure: so, naturally, I lost it.

:B

I would almost think that Gatti is going to the BHOF. I don't know for sure but I would think he is, I hope so because I think he deserves it. I remember seeing then heavyweight champion Michael Spinks walking out of a hotel in Las Vegas. He had two of the meanest looking body guards walking ahead of him and two walking behind him. I wouldn't have dared to ask for his signature, basically I like to do it at autograph events when they are there to sign. Too bad you lost that card. Interesting that you have met so many famous people, good for you!

Prufrock

Jun 12th 2009, 07:24 PM

I would almost think that Gatti is going to the BHOF. I don't know for sure but I would think he is, I hope so because I think he deserves it. I remember seeing then heavyweight champion Michael Spinks walking out of a hotel in Las Vegas. He had two of the meanest looking body guards walking ahead of him and two walking behind him. I wouldn't have dared to ask for his signature, basically I like to do it at autograph events when they are there to sign. Too bad you lost that card. Interesting that you have met so many famous people, good for you!
Oh, I never actually met Reagan, although I heard him speak several times. The card was given to me by a friend, who had met him.

I met the Beach Boys, and Joan Jett, but I never met Elvis, so what good did it do me?

Boy, talk about derailing a thread....