Fighters that began in the Marines

[THE REAL NINJA]

I think keith mullings was in the marines.. not sure on that

[The Devil]

Were there any fighers that were in the marines before they boxed? I would imagine a marine fighter would do very well because of the focus they are trained at.

The Devil boxed against several Marines in South Korea at Camp Casey near the DMZ. Whatever training they do outside of boxing, I assure you it makes absolutely no difference.
Fighting Asian fighters on the other hand is a different story. They don't play in training, they dont play in conditioning, and they sure as hell dont play in fighting.

[Drunken Cat]

Kostya Tszyu was in the Russian army. Also Kassim Ouma was forced to be a soldier as a boy in Uganda.

[TheGreat1]

i don't have anything to add to this thread. But i saw the topic and being a Marine it cought my attention. I do remember seeing a Marine HW a few years back on HBO, i was so embarrised when he was KO'd in 2 rounds. He had Marines on his robe and trunks.

[Dynamite76]

Ken Norton and Mac Foster were both Marines.

[loui_ludwig]

I was watching a toughman contest back in 1996 on cable while i was still in the US Marine Corps. They intervied this fighter, he said something like "I am a Marine, i am bad ass", then 30 seconds into the fight, he got knock the f__k out.

[yrrej]

I was down at San Juan one day when a Hispanic Marine recruiter, probably in his late 20's - early 30's, showed up with a young Mexican (eg. via Mexico) boxer, probably in his late teens. I guess he wanted to recruit him by impressing him with his fighting prowess. Neither was a member of the gym, but they brought some gloves, got in the ring, and started to spar. The Mexican guy,who was a little smaller, was obviously well schooled, as the Marine kept rushing him like a bull, and he kept circling and jabbing. After about 3 rounds of this, the Marine was getting pretty well marked up on the face, as well as tired and frustrated. Suddenly the gym director came in, found them, and ran them out of the place (no dues, no disclaimer). But I don't think the Marine impressed the guy very much....

We have a 20-year retired Marine where I work who filed a grievance against a woman clerk last week for popping her gum (at him)....hahahaha!

[The Devil]

I was down at San Juan one day when a Hispanic Marine recruiter, probably in his late 20's - early 30's, showed up with a young Mexican (eg. via Mexico) boxer, probably in his late teens. I guess he wanted to recruit him by impressing him with his fighting prowess. Neither was a member of the gym, but they brought some gloves, got in the ring, and started to spar. The Mexican guy,who was a little smaller, was obviously well schooled, as the Marine kept rushing him like a bull, and he kept circling and jabbing. After about 3 rounds of this, the Marine was getting pretty well marked up on the face, as well as tired and frustrated. Suddenly the gym director came in, found them, and ran them out of the place (no dues, no disclaimer). But I don't think the Marine impressed the guy very much....

We have a 20-year retired Marine where I work who filed a grievance against a woman clerk last week for popping her gum (at him)....hahahaha!

Marines are more overrated than the Quitchkos

[I LOVE YOU]

Gene Tunney, Leon Spinks And Ken Norton Are Famous Marines That Won Heavyweight Crowns

[Famoso Matador]

Gene Tunney, Leon Spinks And Ken Norton Are Famous Marines That Won Heavyweight Crowns

Ken Norton never won a heavyweight title, though he should have.