Best story of a boxer..

[SlySlickSmooth]

The kid who became a 1960 Rome medalist because he started boxing because some kid(s) stole his bike?

or

The kid who became a knockout sensation because someone killed his pigeon?

[Daddy T]

James J Braddock must be up there

[aldo5408]

victor ortiz. floyd, maybe even vargas although i don't like him and of course any African boxer

[SlySlickSmooth]

Ponce De Leon is a good one too, only one of five siblings to survive in his family.

[jas]

victor ortiz. floyd, maybe even vargas although i don't like him and of course any African boxer

Ortiz story is made -up bs.

[jas]

This truly inspiring and amazing video is based on Lamont Peterson:

[aldo5408]

What the hell is this true?

[Firefist]

Ann Wolfe is another great read.

Leo Santa Cruz's feature on Showtime was absolutely heartbreaking.

Honestly, most of these guys come from such fucked up places it's apples and oranges really.

[aldo5408]

also orlando salido i think he said he was a construction worker and gave up on boxing. also isreal vazquez story is impressive

[manimgoindown]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVlW0A91qx4

ESPN bit on Arash Usmanee middle weight being trained by Eddie Mustapha Muhammad