Originally posted by The Old LefHook
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Jerry Quarry vs Jimmy Young
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A lot of techniques work against men the same size which might be no good on men much larger. How would Young handle today's behemoths?
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As long as he can beat Firpo, folks must figure Young is the best heavy to never win a world title.
But what if it had been Young instead of Ali that night in Zaire facing Foreman? Could Jimmy have prevailed against a Foreman whose spirit was still intact, or would a mentally healthy version of George have mopped the floor with him?
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These two great fighters give me troubles.
I’m not an old man yet, but nearing.
I’ve had great middle age years … something Quarry and Young weren’t allowed to.
This week, a British study shows that also a single concussion vastly increases the risk of
dementia.
We don’t give it much thoughts when we’re younger.
But later … when dementia might be lurking around the corner … you think about the fighters who paid a high price and start questioning boxing as a sport …
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Originally posted by Ben Bolt View PostThese two great fighters give me troubles.
I’m not an old man yet, but nearing.
I’ve had great middle age years … something Quarry and Young weren’t allowed to.
This week, a British study shows that also a single concussion vastly increases the risk of
dementia.
We don’t give it much thoughts when we’re younger.
But later … when dementia might be lurking around the corner … you think about the fighters who paid a high price and start questioning boxing as a sport …
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Originally posted by OctoberRed View PostI heard Alex Ramos is starting to suffer from early dementia, and he's not that old.
I remember a TV-team visiting the place. They marked a straight line on the ground for Ramos to walk on, but he couldn’t keep his balance.
Though, both Ramos and Bobby Chacon who was also there, were in a good mood, laughing and joking.
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Originally posted by Ben Bolt View PostWiki: “Ramos began working in the sport of boxing doing other things inside the sport. In 1998, he established the Retired Boxers Foundation whose mission is to assist retired professional boxers in the transition from their glorious days in the ring to a dignified retirement.”
I remember a TV-team visiting the place. They marked a straight line on the ground for Ramos to walk on, but he couldn’t keep his balance.
Though, both Ramos and Bobby Chacon who was also there, were in a good mood, laughing and joking.
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Originally posted by OctoberRed View PostHe's not doing that well and had a falling out with a lot of guys in the RBF.
Watched this interview with nice guy Gerry Cooney. He says he noticed difficulties with his memory.
Boxing takes a heavy toll.
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