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  • Scott9945
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    Rubin "Hurricane" Carter 1937-2014

    The former middleweight contender, more famous for his prison term, passed away. Whether you think of him as a victim or a murderer, what is your take on him as a fighter? Would he be a champion now, or was he the 1960's version of Curtis Stevens?
    Tags: "hurricane", 1937-2014, carter, rubin
    • rightsideup
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      he was strong and determined not a defensive wizard though. I think he could have been champ but would have not had a long reign.

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        • TBear
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          R.I.P. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter

          Though there were some similarities to Stevens, unlike Stevens, Carter had beat several contenders. I believe he would have been a titlist if he was in his prime today.

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              Originally posted by TBear
              R.I.P. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter

              Though there were some similarities to Stevens, unlike Stevens, Carter had beat several contenders. I believe he would have been a titlist if he was in his prime today.
              How would you rate his chances against Martinez, Quillin, and Golovkin?

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                • tyger
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                    • TBear
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                      Originally posted by Scott9945
                      How would you rate his chances against Martinez, Quillin, and Golovkin?
                      Hard for me to say because they fought different opponents. But I think everyone will agree Carter fought a higher level of competition.

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                        • RubenSonny
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                          Rest in peace, its who my dad named me after albeit a different spelling.

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                            • Andyland
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                              RUbin Carter

                              The Hurricane demolished Emile Griffith when Emile stepped up in weight.
                              1st round KO

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                                  Rest In Peace

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                                    • rightsideup
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                                      nice article in the Edmonton Sun rip huricane

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