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Actors Who Were Good Boxers - And Vice Versa.
Off the top of my head I can think of....
Liam Neeson - who was Northern Irish Amateur Champion.
Ray Winstone - won 80 out of 88 amateur bouts. London schools Champion.
Bob Hope - He fought as an amateur but faced Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano & Ray Robinson as a pro - an unmatched achievement
Tony Danza - Actually a proper pro who won all 9 fights by KO!!!
Victor McLaglen - Famous for his fight scene with John Wayne but this was a rugged man who fought exhibitions with Jack Johnson (best Heavyweight IMO).
Anthony Quinn - The Mexican-Irishman famous for being a Bubble boxed to earn money as an up & comer in LA.
On the flip side...
Rocky Graziano - Became an actor after retirement.
Terry Downes - Bit part actor.
Marvin Halger - Famous in Italy, apparently.
Who did I miss?
Liam Neeson - who was Northern Irish Amateur Champion.
Ray Winstone - won 80 out of 88 amateur bouts. London schools Champion.
Bob Hope - He fought as an amateur but faced Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano & Ray Robinson as a pro - an unmatched achievement
Tony Danza - Actually a proper pro who won all 9 fights by KO!!!
Victor McLaglen - Famous for his fight scene with John Wayne but this was a rugged man who fought exhibitions with Jack Johnson (best Heavyweight IMO).
Anthony Quinn - The Mexican-Irishman famous for being a Bubble boxed to earn money as an up & comer in LA.
On the flip side...
Rocky Graziano - Became an actor after retirement.
Terry Downes - Bit part actor.
Marvin Halger - Famous in Italy, apparently.
Who did I miss?
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