Boxers, today, with the most heart and courage

Discussion in 'General Boxing Discussion' started by Jimmy, May 19, 2011.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Jimmy

    Jimmy The Greatest of Are Times

    Joined:
    May 2, 2009
    Messages:
    28,037
    Likes Received:
    729
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    London
    Which boxers today would you list that have shown the most heart and courage during many fights in their career, or have at least shown you these attributes in one particular fight?

    For instance, Khan showed me heart and courage vs Maidana, JMM and Katsidis throughout their respected careers have both shown heart and courage.

    Your examples?
     
    Jimmy, May 19, 2011
    #1
  2. Ramonza Soliloquies

    Ramonza Soliloquies "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Messages:
    5,905
    Likes Received:
    3
    Give me Raffy over Juan in this regard, though I freely admit my softer spot has always been for junior. Of course, as an Aussie (with American patriot ties as well, mind), I would be remiss not to call out Mr. Katsidis --- who is fearless in all regards, as a match-maker & a fighter in the moment. He is everything frauds like Mundine & Green should be.

    Pacquiao definitely ranks as well, having moved through the classes. It makes me sick when people go to great lengths to diminish his climb in weight with petty excuses & sidebars, frankly. Let's see someone else do it, if it's so fraudulent.
     
    Ramonza Soliloquies, May 19, 2011
    #2
  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2003
    Messages:
    55,625
    Likes Received:
    13,240
    Location:
    Your girl's crib
    Cintron & Dirrell run away with this thread.
     
    Xplosive, May 19, 2011
    #3
  4. Neil

    Neil tueur de grenouilles

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2006
    Messages:
    37,444
    Likes Received:
    4,010
    Occupation:
    The Cal Ripken of Alcoholism
    young dirrell is still in semi retirement? figured he would have returned from his trip to see the wizard by now.
     
    Neil, May 19, 2011
    #4
  5. meetthefeebles

    meetthefeebles Drunken Geordie Bastard

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2007
    Messages:
    21,978
    Likes Received:
    2,374
    Location:
    A town called malice
    Katsidis is the stand-out for me. Bloke was born for fighting

    MTF :bears:
     
    meetthefeebles, May 19, 2011
    #5
  6. Neil

    Neil tueur de grenouilles

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2006
    Messages:
    37,444
    Likes Received:
    4,010
    Occupation:
    The Cal Ripken of Alcoholism
    seems like lack of defense is synonymous with heart and courage these days. erik morales comes to mind for me. a fucking gladiator who has been in more wars with top notch foes than anyone else around still at an elite level
     
    Neil, May 19, 2011
    #6
  7. royyjonesjrp4pno1

    royyjonesjrp4pno1 "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2006
    Messages:
    9,150
    Likes Received:
    12
    Morales wins this imo. His resume and toughness is incredible.
     
    royyjonesjrp4pno1, May 19, 2011
    #7
  8. Slice N Dice

    Slice N Dice Big stiff idiot

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2007
    Messages:
    25,364
    Likes Received:
    3,709
    Location:
    West London
    Co-sign on Morales
     
    Slice N Dice, May 19, 2011
    #8
  9. Ugotabe Kidding

    Ugotabe Kidding WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2002
    Messages:
    17,162
    Likes Received:
    1,714
    Home Page:
    exactly. Guys like Whitaker never get mentioned
     
    Ugotabe Kidding, May 19, 2011
    #9
  10. whiskey

    whiskey Czarcasm

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2002
    Messages:
    47,285
    Likes Received:
    5,130
    Because they rarely have to show that side.

    Whitaker did against Trinidad though.
     
    whiskey, May 19, 2011
    #10
  11. joony

    joony "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2003
    Messages:
    7,788
    Likes Received:
    0
    Home Page:
    glen johnson
    morales
    arce
    marquez
     
    joony, May 19, 2011
    #11
  12. Destruction and Mayhem

    Destruction and Mayhem PHASE ----3

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2010
    Messages:
    45,325
    Likes Received:
    1,079
    Location:
    Earth
    Hopkins in the second Echols fight.
    Mayweather in Castillo 1
     
    Destruction and Mayhem, May 19, 2011
    #12
  13. Destruction and Mayhem

    Destruction and Mayhem PHASE ----3

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2010
    Messages:
    45,325
    Likes Received:
    1,079
    Location:
    Earth
    Hopkins damaged his shoulder during the second echols fight and still went on to knock him out.


    I couldn't see...say...Vitali Klitschko doing the same...
     
    Destruction and Mayhem, May 19, 2011
    #13
  14. Hut*Hut

    Hut*Hut The Mackintosh of temazepam

    Joined:
    May 17, 2005
    Messages:
    70,726
    Likes Received:
    5,925
    Occupation:
    Involved in hyperbole
    Location:
    Interzone
    MO-RAL-ES! MO-RAL-ES!
     
    Hut*Hut, May 19, 2011
    #14
  15. Destruction and Mayhem

    Destruction and Mayhem PHASE ----3

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2010
    Messages:
    45,325
    Likes Received:
    1,079
    Location:
    Earth
    word.

    I'm a huge Morales fan. I miss him. The Barrera-Morales-Pac days were golden.
     
    Destruction and Mayhem, May 19, 2011
    #15
  16. Irish

    Irish Yuge, Beautiful

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2002
    Messages:
    108,298
    Likes Received:
    8,095
    Location:
    In The Trenches With My Boy Sepp
    Home Page:
    Yes...they had the same shoulder injury. And yes, Echols is better than Byrd.:egypt:
     
    Irish, May 19, 2011
    #16
  17. loadedgloves

    loadedgloves "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2010
    Messages:
    6,945
    Likes Received:
    0
    As soon as I saw that post, I was surprised Vitali's girlfriend hadn't already replied yet.

    Oh and yes, Hopkins had over half a foot height advantage and a 40 lb weight advantage against Echols, who was a blown up lightweight with no power.
     
    loadedgloves, May 19, 2011
    #17
  18. Destruction and Mayhem

    Destruction and Mayhem PHASE ----3

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2010
    Messages:
    45,325
    Likes Received:
    1,079
    Location:
    Earth
    :popcorn:
     
    Destruction and Mayhem, May 19, 2011
    #18
  19. Hut*Hut

    Hut*Hut The Mackintosh of temazepam

    Joined:
    May 17, 2005
    Messages:
    70,726
    Likes Received:
    5,925
    Occupation:
    Involved in hyperbole
    Location:
    Interzone
    Morales fucking rules.
     
    Hut*Hut, May 19, 2011
    #19
  20. Destruction and Mayhem

    Destruction and Mayhem PHASE ----3

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2010
    Messages:
    45,325
    Likes Received:
    1,079
    Location:
    Earth
    JMM runs him close too. That guy has ZERO quit in him.
     
    Destruction and Mayhem, May 19, 2011
    #20
  21. whiskey

    whiskey Czarcasm

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2002
    Messages:
    47,285
    Likes Received:
    5,130
    Morales never made it rain.
     
    whiskey, May 19, 2011
    #21
  22. Hut*Hut

    Hut*Hut The Mackintosh of temazepam

    Joined:
    May 17, 2005
    Messages:
    70,726
    Likes Received:
    5,925
    Occupation:
    Involved in hyperbole
    Location:
    Interzone
    Sunshine in my heart every day, oobla doo oobla day.:love:
     
    Hut*Hut, May 19, 2011
    #22
  23. Ramonza Soliloquies

    Ramonza Soliloquies "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Messages:
    5,905
    Likes Received:
    3
    Im the only one with love for Raffy!?
     
    Ramonza Soliloquies, May 19, 2011
    #23
  24. TKO

    TKO Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2006
    Messages:
    15,616
    Likes Received:
    11
    It's gotta be Morales with an honorable mention to Michael Katsidis
     
    TKO, May 19, 2011
    #24
  25. *Z*

    *Z* WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2004
    Messages:
    14,334
    Likes Received:
    7
    Arce for his most recent fight, The guy just doesn't stop. Obviously Morales is a great pick as well.
     
    *Z*, May 19, 2011
    #25
  26. Destruction and Mayhem

    Destruction and Mayhem PHASE ----3

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2010
    Messages:
    45,325
    Likes Received:
    1,079
    Location:
    Earth
    NO love for JMM?
     
    Destruction and Mayhem, May 19, 2011
    #26
  27. Ramonza Soliloquies

    Ramonza Soliloquies "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Messages:
    5,905
    Likes Received:
    3
    He's been mentioned. Other than me, Rafael has not.
     
    Ramonza Soliloquies, May 20, 2011
    #27
  28. whiskey

    whiskey Czarcasm

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2002
    Messages:
    47,285
    Likes Received:
    5,130
    :rolleyes:
     
    whiskey, May 20, 2011
    #28
  29. Ramonza Soliloquies

    Ramonza Soliloquies "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2010
    Messages:
    5,905
    Likes Received:
    3
    Ive been misquoted!
     
    Ramonza Soliloquies, May 20, 2011
    #29
  30. whiskey

    whiskey Czarcasm

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2002
    Messages:
    47,285
    Likes Received:
    5,130
    You're entitled to a lawyer that fightbeat legal aid can afford.
     
    whiskey, May 20, 2011
    #30
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page