TONY TUBBS IS BACK... AT 50

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 20 Feb 2008, 06:16

Tubbs is headlinging in March fighting Rocky Ray Phillips.

Phillips is a journeyman with a lot of stoppage losses but he did send a washed up, 280lbs Michael Dokes into retirement with a 2rd kayo.

I frickin LOVE Tubby Tony but i have to seriously question the wisdom in fighting at this point. Tubbs would make a quality boxing trainer with all those slinky skills to pass on, why is he fighting?

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 20 Feb 2008, 06:23

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 20 Feb 2008, 06:34

overhand_right wrote:Tubbs is headlinging in March fighting Rocky Ray Phillips.

Phillips is a journeyman with a lot of stoppage losses but he did send a washed up, 280lbs Michael Dokes into retirement with a 2rd kayo.

I frickin LOVE Tubby Tony but i have to seriously question the wisdom in fighting at this point. Tubbs would make a quality boxing trainer with all those slinky skills to pass on, why is he fighting?

Because he's broke of course. His brother Nate was pretty good too, loved the way he went to S Africa and absolutely flattened an unsuspecting Corrie Sanders.

STP · Post by **STP** » 20 Feb 2008, 06:37

Ha ha ha.

STP · Post by **STP** » 20 Feb 2008, 06:38

Actually, I shouldn't laugh. Tubbs was probably another Don King-screwed fighter, world-class skills and former world champion who fought the best in the world and came out of the sport without financial sec.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 20 Feb 2008, 07:10

best jeri curl of the 80s?

He certainly ran Tony Tucker close for that honour in my books.

funso banjo baby · Post by **funso banjo baby** » 20 Feb 2008, 08:04

return with Minto...or piss off ..fat fool

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 20 Feb 2008, 08:34

TerribleTerry wrote:best jeri curl of the 80s? .

Mitch Green. Not even close.

Flump · Post by **Flump** » 20 Feb 2008, 08:59

oliverfennell wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:best jeri curl of the 80s? .
Mitch Green. Not even close.

How about Michael Olajide?

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 20 Feb 2008, 09:13

Flump wrote:
oliverfennell wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:best jeri curl of the 80s? .
Mitch Green. Not even close.
How about Michael Olajide?

That was wetter, but Blood's was curlier.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 20 Feb 2008, 09:39

oliverfennell wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:best jeri curl of the 80s? .
Mitch Green. Not even close.

Mitch had great belief in the value of the haircut and wore it for many years after it faded from mass popularity. Bonus marks for the level of dedication he showed, undoubtedly.

Still, for me, Tucker's utilisation of length at the rear (and not just in his choice of haricut, according to rumours) made his jeri curl the quintessential boxer's hair do of the mid-late 80s.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 20 Feb 2008, 09:42

TerribleTerry wrote:
oliverfennell wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:best jeri curl of the 80s? .
Mitch Green. Not even close.
Mitch had great belief in the value of the haircut and wore it for many years after it faded from mass popularity. Bonus marks for the level of dedication he showed, undoubtedly.

Still, for me, Tucker's utilisation of length at the rear (and not just in his choice of haricut, according to rumours) made his jeri curl the quintessential boxer's hair do of the mid-late 80s.

What you talkin' bout Willis?

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 20 Feb 2008, 10:57

Terry D wrote: We agree on something then

Proof of miracle right there

Flump · Post by **Flump** » 20 Feb 2008, 13:05

Terry D wrote:
oliverfennell wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:best jeri curl of the 80s? .
Mitch Green. Not even close.
We agree on something then

Mitch was Mr Jeri. His Jericy is untarnished.

As I'm winding down at work now I think I'll post a little Greatest Afro question in Boxers of the Past, forgive me for drawing my inspiration from the jeri curl conversation guys!

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 20 Feb 2008, 13:12

Tommy Hearns had a great wet-look for a number of years.

If you watch closely the video of his fight with Hagler, when they get him up off the canvas, there's a big patch of Jerry Curl grease, just like in coming to America.

Ok I made that bit up, but bet you were all going to check.

HeavyHitters · Post by **HeavyHitters** » 02 Mar 2008, 12:43

I think you mean that Tubbs is back.... at the buffet! ha ha

But seriously... He will probably outbox or knock Phillips out, make a little change and get another insignificant fight in a year or two. If he wants to do so, why not let him?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 02 Mar 2008, 15:25

HeavyHitters wrote:I think you mean that Tubbs is back.... at the buffet! ha ha

But seriously... He will probably outbox or knock Phillips out, make a little change and get another insignificant fight in a year or two. If he wants to do so, why not let him?

If Tubbs is as good as he was in his last comeback, then he could probably make a decent account of himself vs guys in the top 30.

HomicideHenry · Post by **HomicideHenry** » 03 Mar 2008, 02:04

I have all respect for Tubbs, its his dream to continue fighting on and to someday get another title shot; with his upset win over Minto and all few years back, Tubbs has been trying to seal deals against top 30 men, but has been denied time and time again.

I wish him the best of luck.

Nile4000 · Post by **Nile4000** » 24 Mar 2008, 08:52

TerribleTerry wrote:
oliverfennell wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:best jeri curl of the 80s? .
Mitch Green. Not even close.
Mitch had great belief in the value of the haircut and wore it for many years after it faded from mass popularity. Bonus marks for the level of dedication he showed, undoubtedly.

Still, for me, Tucker's utilisation of length at the rear (and not just in his choice of haricut, according to rumours) made his jeri curl the quintessential boxer's hair do of the mid-late 80s.

Tucker and Green should've been the reserve members for Ready For The World.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 24 Mar 2008, 17:36

Nile4000 wrote:
TerribleTerry wrote:
oliverfennell wrote: Mitch Green. Not even close.
Mitch had great belief in the value of the haircut and wore it for many years after it faded from mass popularity. Bonus marks for the level of dedication he showed, undoubtedly.

Still, for me, Tucker's utilisation of length at the rear (and not just in his choice of haricut, according to rumours) made his jeri curl the quintessential boxer's hair do of the mid-late 80s.
Tucker and Green should've been the reserve members for Ready For The World.

Awesome

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