Who's your favorite fighter and why?

[Mato o Muero]

Lastly, the article about Paulie giving his title belt to the family of a murdered kid who boxed, so he could be buried a champion, really solidified Paulie to me as one of the best guys in boxing.

Always liked Paulie too. Where did you read that article?

[Fay]

Victor Ortiz.. Been a fan since 08 when I saw him fight on the Oscar/Pacquiao undercard

[paulf]

Always liked Paulie too. Where did you read that article?

Great piece of writing by Thomas Hauser

http://www.secondsout.com/columns/thomas-hauser/khan-malignaggi-a-fighters-code

"On August 16, 2008, a young man named Ronnie Vargas was shot to death. Vargas was a promising young fighter; a three-time New York Golden Gloves champion with an 8-and-0 professional record.

Four days later, Paulie visited the Ortiz Funeral Home in the Bronx (where the family was sitting) and gave his IBF championship belt to Vargas’s father so Ronnie could be buried as a champion. "

[pugilistprophet1994]

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Originally Posted by Mato o Muero

Always liked Paulie too. Where did you read that article?

Great piece of writing by Thomas Hauser

http://www.secondsout.com/columns/th...-fighters-code

" On August 16, 2008, a young man named Ronnie Vargas was shot to death. Vargas was a promising young fighter; a three-time New York Golden Gloves champion with an 8-and-0 professional record.

Four days later, Paulie visited the Ortiz Funeral Home in the Bronx (where the family was sitting) and gave his IBF championship belt to Vargas’s father so Ronnie could be buried as a champion. "

Wow. I change my vote, Paulie is my hero. That's just.. wow.


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[lx!!]

Current- Cotto, never in a boring fight, allot of heart, silent killer doesn't trash talk & gets right to business everytime he steps in the ring.
JMM- does so much with his skill high boxing IQ with very little physical advantages over his opponents. A true master of the sweet science & always puts on a great performance & a professional in & out the ring Cotto is as well.

[elfag]

I'll probably get bashed for this but I'll say currently right NOW... it'd be Floyd Mayweather. His work ethic and dedication to the sport are like no other in the game. To me it's something impressive and something to look up to... that kind of dedication. His ability to adjust and dominate in fights is something else. His marketing persona is top notch and it's entertaining to watch him hype a fight, regardless of how you know the fights going to go.

Prior to that it was Jones... and Taylor (Jermaine). Jones was a freak of an athlete, oozed confidence and was just a pleasure to watch in the ring. Jermaine Taylor was also a tremendous athlete, humble, and I enjoyed watching him fight... he was gifted but he tended to gas in later rounds which ultimately made him take some punishment and cause him take a break.

Anyhow that's my opinion, take it for what it's worth.

Just watched Taylor's fight against Sturm the other day. He was good early on and his prime gets underrated now days. Hasnt been the same since getting knocked out and its a shame.

[ModernTalking]

Great piece of writing by Thomas Hauser

http://www.secondsout.com/columns/thomas-hauser/khan-malignaggi-a-fighters-code

"On August 16, 2008, a young man named Ronnie Vargas was shot to death. Vargas was a promising young fighter; a three-time New York Golden Gloves champion with an 8-and-0 professional record.

Four days later, Paulie visited the Ortiz Funeral Home in the Bronx (where the family was sitting) and gave his IBF championship belt to Vargas’s father so Ronnie could be buried as a champion. "

That's nothing...Floyd feed the poor. He also paid for Fraizer funeral.

[SplitSecond]

I'll probably get bashed for this but I'll say currently right NOW... it'd be Floyd Mayweather. His work ethic and dedication to the sport are like no other in the game. To me it's something impressive and something to look up to... that kind of dedication. His ability to adjust and dominate in fights is something else. His marketing persona is top notch and it's entertaining to watch him hype a fight, regardless of how you know the fights going to go.

Prior to that it was Jones... and Taylor (Jermaine). Jones was a freak of an athlete, oozed confidence and was just a pleasure to watch in the ring. Jermaine Taylor was also a tremendous athlete, humble, and I enjoyed watching him fight... he was gifted but he tended to gas in later rounds which ultimately made him take some punishment and cause him take a break.

Anyhow that's my opinion, take it for what it's worth.

so much dedication fighting once a year

[SplitSecond]

roy jones will forever be my favourite fighter, technical boxer with incredible speed and power and he was very exciting

[CubanGuyNYC]

Lastly, the article about Paulie giving his title belt to the family of a murdered kid who boxed, so he could be buried a champion, really solidified Paulie to me as one of the best guys in boxing. And you know what's so great about it? There's no photos. No video. He didn't bring a TV crew or announce it on his twitter as some self-serving tool to promote himself.

You expressed your admiration for your favorite fighter quite well. But this...this is...awesome.