Boxing in the eyes of my 90 year old grandpa

[twrx]

Couple weeks ago a thread was started about how boxing would be viewed by people who watched boxing in the 40s. I mentioned i would talk to my grandpa and a couple of guys where interested and have been meaning to make a thread. And maybe ask him some questions of my own and maybe a couple you guys might have. Ive tried to start this thread a couple times but never find the time long enough to write it on my phone so im starting it and will update this thread if there is enough intrest.

Disclaimer:a lil bit about my Grandfather he is a 91 year old macho mexican with early stages of alzheimers and alot of stuff won't be too clear but from talking to him boxing is still mostly there. He has been to numerous world title fights and boxed as an amateur for a bit and i believe boxes a few pro fights.

So now that i started this i will update it with some stuff i asked him earlier as my phone is 2% .

[LEFTYGUNZZ]

Couple weeks ago a thread was started about how boxing would be viewed by people who watched boxing in the 40s. I mentioned i would talk to my grandpa and a couple of guys where interested and have been meaning to make a thread. And maybe ask him some questions of my own and maybe a couple you guys might have. Ive tried to start this thread a couple times but never find the time long enough to write it on my phone so im starting it and will update this thread if there is enough intrest.

Disclaimer:a lil bit about my Grandfather he is a 91 year old macho mexican with early stages of alzheimers and alot of stuff won't be too clear but from talking to him boxing is still mostly there. He has been to numerous world title fights and boxed as an amateur for a bit and i believe boxes a few pro fights.

So now that i started this i will update it with some stuff i asked him earlier as my phone is 2% .

This is interesting he probably saw a bunch of greats that most people can only watch on video.

[Psylence83]

[FBLM]

I dont get it, lol isnt that a adapter so you charge can work on AC?

[twrx]

Ok back and running.
Ok so i spoke to the ol man last week and will call him again saturday. I asked about what he thought of between fighters of today and in the early ages and who where better. His answer

Same **** diff era. Elite boxers will always stand out for either being fast stronger or powerfull. that boxers today have the advantage to squeeze down 2-3 weightclasses and fight guys who cant cut as much.

Did you prefer the same day weigh ins and less classes?
He noted weight classes today are about done right but some fighters take advantage of the system. The system was made to make fights at an even playing field . Back then weigh ins were all over the place guys would fight at middlleweight weigh 160 and their opponent would be 164 or 157 and anywere in between .

What do you the see the same between boxing today and 50-60 years ago?
Coruption. Was his answer and just said its been as much part of boxing as the ring.

Whats different ?
Before guys faught for pride and money. Today its money first and pride farr second.

[LoadedWraps]

Ok back and running.
Ok so i spoke to the ol man last week and will call him again saturday. I asked about what he thought of between fighters of today and in the early ages and who where better. His answer

Same **** diff era. Elite boxers will always stand out for either being fast stronger or powerfull. that boxers today have the advantage to squeeze down 2-3 weightclasses and fight guys who cant cut as much.

Did you prefer the same day weigh ins and less classes?
He noted weight classes today are about done right but some fighters take advantage of the system. The system was made to make fights at an even playing field . Back then weigh ins were all over the place guys would fight at middlleweight weigh 160 and their opponent would be 164 or 157 and anywere in between .

What do you the see the same between boxing today and 50-60 years ago?
Coruption. Was his answer and just said its been as much part of boxing as the ring.

Whats different ?
Before guys faught for pride and money. Today its money first and pride farr second.

Thanks for remembering to make this thread and ask him about it! I was there for that convo and was hoping to hear his thoughts. Interesting stuff.

[Luilun]

Couple weeks ago a thread was started about how boxing would be viewed by people who watched boxing in the 40s. I mentioned i would talk to my grandpa and a couple of guys where interested and have been meaning to make a thread. And maybe ask him some questions of my own and maybe a couple you guys might have. Ive tried to start this thread a couple times but never find the time long enough to write it on my phone so im starting it and will update this thread if there is enough intrest.

Disclaimer:a lil bit about my Grandfather he is a 91 year old macho mexican with early stages of alzheimers and alot of stuff won't be too clear but from talking to him boxing is still mostly there. He has been to numerous world title fights and boxed as an amateur for a bit and i believe boxes a few pro fights.

So now that i started this i will update it with some stuff i asked him earlier as my phone is 2% .

He Probably say's who wants to watch that Pinche Miate Mayweather pega como una Puta ye corre mucho, pendjos que compre soy PPV

[twrx]

He Probably say's who wants to watch that Pinche Miate Mayweather pega como una Puta ye corre mucho, pendjos que compre soy PPV

His old ass drags my uncle with him to the local casino in tj and watches the ppvs there. He is the most anti puerto rican i know of when i wake up youll here what this old man thinks of boxers by country/race.

[twrx]

Thanks for remembering to make this thread and ask him about it! I was there for that convo and was hoping to hear his thoughts. Interesting stuff.

No prob i still have a bit more to write . When he talks about certain fighters and some of the stuff he saw backstage at some of the old tijuana fights.

If anyone has a certain question theyd like answered lemme know ill tey n bring it up he usually strays to diff topics so ill do my best

[SlySlickSmooth]

Ask him the greatest fighters back in the days, pre-Ali if possible. Any horrible decisions he remembers. Also any big upsets he can recall.