Myths about fighters debunked

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  1. salaco

    salaco Undisputed Champion

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    That Lennox Lewis had a glass chin.
    That Mark Johnson was robbed against Richie Wenton at King's Hall Belfast in 1990.
     
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    Tyson as a mindless brawler is the biggest myth held by casuals.

    Mike was an aggressive counterpuncher with a high ring IQ.
     
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    I've never seen the Johnson-Wenton fight, so I've always just gone off the myth that Too Sharp was robbed.
     
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    Leonard-Benitez as a close, tactical fight is a common myth.

    It sure was tactical, but not close. Leonard basically dominated the entire fight.
     
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    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Unsurprisingly, that broke ass couldnt pay for himself nor for hos girl.

    Though im surprised you paid for both. I thought you were a pauper
     
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    Benitez-Palomino being a close fight is a myth. I've heard that one often.

    Benitez beat Palomino wide.
     
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    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Disagree on this one. I think it was a fairly close fight
     
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    It was 10-5ish win for Benitez.
     
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    I think it was back on secondsout.

    I’ve seen Trinidad-Joppy numerous times, and every time I hear Harold Lederman say “it’s a slow, spongy ring”, I think of Qwerty’s post.

    It’s early in the 4th round before one of the KDs
     
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    Cleveland was clearly the highlight of his trip.
     
  11. Double L

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    I'm sure he could've paid. I just figured he came out of his way to meet me, it was the least I could do. And wasn't like we had lobster.
     
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    Did you take them fishing in the river that catches on fire?
     
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    I believe it absolutely was a robbery. Going off memory I believe I had Pea winning by 4 rds. Also ODLH was boxing’s literal golden boy and they fought like hell against giving him his first loss. Pea was also a fairly robbed fighter throughout his career, I think.
     
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    Harada vs Jofre I was a very close fight which Jofre could've / should've won. I thought it was a competitive but clear win for Harada score wise, and everyone who I've actually seen do a scorecard for it seems to agree with me. I don't understand where the 'Jofre should've won' sentiment comes from.
     
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