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Originally posted by Mr Mitts View PostWasn't early Ezzard Charles christened early the Cincinnati cobra?
But he was never quite the same after the tragic death of his opponent Baroudi.
The best light heavy of all time in my opinion.Last edited by Anomalocaris; 03-07-2025, 06:22 AM.Mr Mitts likes this.
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As far as one of my favourite nicknames go.
'The Ghost with a Hammer in his hand' really takes some beating.
For his size Wilde's power was simply obscene.
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Originally posted by Ben Bolt View PostBrowsing the boxrec archives, I came across this guy whose name raised my eyebrows.
In his debut, and to no one’s surprise, Kid Rheumatism was kayoed in two.
This thread has previously appeared on the non-stop section, where a Zimbabwean boxer
was mentioned. I guess that a worse ring name than Hitler the Killer is hard to find.
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Originally posted by max baer View Postmaaaan they were un pc in those days!
before opening one’s mouth.
As a famous author said it: “If you write about a sewing needle, there is
always some one-eyed bastard who takes offense.”
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Originally posted by Ben Bolt View Post
Sadly, in today’s easily offended society, one has to think twice or thrice
before opening one’s mouth.
As a famous author said it: “If you write about a sewing needle, there is
always some one-eyed bastard who takes offense.”
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