11/29/1974-An American Hero.. MY HERO, dies....

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 30 Nov 2005, 15:58

Could you post the motivating photo so we all can see? Why would I want to keep such inspiration to just me an mine?

You are a motivational speaker correct?

Collins2000 · Post by **Collins2000** » 30 Nov 2005, 17:47

BoxBuzz wrote:Could you post the motivating photo so we all can see? Why would I want to keep such inspiration to just me an mine?

You are a motivational speaker correct?

Buzzy, the poster is only available to those who would truly appreciate it. That's why I offered it to you. Surely, you could find a space for it between your poster of Princess Di and the one advertising the Tiny Tim Ukelele Concert in Pigs Knuckle, Arkansas.

You do realise that Rory specifically asked that this thread not be turned into a joke. I'm trying to do my bit. I just wish he'd enlighten me on all the hugging he claims takes place at showings of The Cinderella Man in the USA. Did you see anything akin to that when were sitting there with your litre of pepsi coke and your bucket of pop corn?

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 30 Nov 2005, 18:54

Hmmm well I'm just an old softy and I was hugging my wife at that time.
I thought the movie was very good. And I was inspired by his determination and decency. But remember I'm quite a bit older than the average boxrec contributor. So I'm just a sentimental old fluff. Oh and I even named my dog after Braddock.

But the work you have done and the inspiration that you have provided....now that's an entirely different kettle of fish altogether.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 30 Nov 2005, 19:38

I do find it a little disturbing

that you seem to have such a love for the Krays Collins!. :x :x :x Morbid I think I'd call it!.

What about when they nailed that guy to the floor

without even letting him take his hat off!!. :( :( :( ... that wasn't very nice was it!!!?

. Ok I grant you they had some pretty songs out in the 80s

but after they started wearing those black suits everything got much darker!!.. :x :x :x .
Why did they lose the music!!!.

..

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 30 Nov 2005, 19:40

Collins2000 wrote:
BoxBuzz wrote:Could you post the motivating photo so we all can see? Why would I want to keep such inspiration to just me an mine?

You are a motivational speaker correct?
Buzzy, the poster is only available to those who would truly appreciate it. That's why I offered it to you. Surely, you could find a space for it between your poster of Princess Di and the one advertising the Tiny Tim Ukelele Concert in Pigs Knuckle, Arkansas.

You do realise that Rory specifically asked that this thread not be turned into a joke. I'm trying to do my bit. I just wish he'd enlighten me on all the hugging he claims takes place at showings of The Cinderella Man in the USA. Did you see anything akin to that when were sitting there with your litre of pepsi coke and your bucket of pop corn?

Can I have a poster too... I need it for my darts practise as the wife is fed up holding the apples on her head!.... :x

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 30 Nov 2005, 19:41

BoxBuzz wrote:Hmmm well I'm just an old softy and I was hugging my wife at that time.
I thought the movie was very good. And I was inspired by his determination and decency. But remember I'm quite a bit older than the average boxrec contributor. So I'm just a sentimental old fluff. Oh and I even named my dog after Braddock.

But the work you have done and the inspiration that you have provided....now that's an entirely different kettle of fish altogether.

I named my dog after Sonny liston... he met an untimely end too! (the dog that is!)

Collins2000 · Post by **Collins2000** » 30 Nov 2005, 19:44

BoxBuzz wrote:Hmmm well I'm just an old softy and I was hugging my wife at that time.
I thought the movie was very good. And I was inspired by his determination and decency. But remember I'm quite a bit older than the average boxrec contributor. So I'm just a sentimental old fluff. Oh and I even named my dog after Braddock.

But the work you have done and the inspiration that you have provided....now that's an entirely different kettle of fish altogether.

Buzz, I'm not interested in what you and your wife get up to. Some things are best kept private. However, I am interested in the dog. Can you tell me a bit more about it?

Collins2000 · Post by **Collins2000** » 30 Nov 2005, 19:48

silkov wrote:
BoxBuzz wrote:Hmmm well I'm just an old softy and I was hugging my wife at that time.
I thought the movie was very good. And I was inspired by his determination and decency. But remember I'm quite a bit older than the average boxrec contributor. So I'm just a sentimental old fluff. Oh and I even named my dog after Braddock.

But the work you have done and the inspiration that you have provided....now that's an entirely different kettle of fish altogether.
I named my dog after Sonny liston... he met an untimely end too! (the dog that is!)

Pete, we once had a dog in the 60's with the same name as Douglas Bader's black labrador. Was it Bader? They sampled the movie in The Wall, anyway. You don't see many black labs with that name these days.

You ever visit The Thomas A'Beckett? That used to be my local for a while when I was living just off The Old Kent Road.

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 30 Nov 2005, 19:57

Ahhh Me pooch? Well He's a very rare american breed called a Carolina Swamp Hound....recognized by the American Rare Breed Association....you can google them as "Carolina Dogs" They are related to the Australian Dingo and are indiginous to North America. Sharp minded loyal and strong. Quite a set of jaws though not on the order of a Pitt Bull. Very good family dogs He'll end up around 70 pounds most likely.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 30 Nov 2005, 20:49

Collins2000 wrote:
silkov wrote:
BoxBuzz wrote:Hmmm well I'm just an old softy and I was hugging my wife at that time.
I thought the movie was very good. And I was inspired by his determination and decency. But remember I'm quite a bit older than the average boxrec contributor. So I'm just a sentimental old fluff. Oh and I even named my dog after Braddock.

But the work you have done and the inspiration that you have provided....now that's an entirely different kettle of fish altogether.
I named my dog after Sonny liston... he met an untimely end too! (the dog that is!)
Pete, we once had a dog in the 60's with the same name as Douglas Bader's black labrador. Was it Bader? They sampled the movie in The Wall, anyway. You don't see many black labs with that name these days.

You ever visit The Thomas A'Beckett? That used to be my local for a while when I was living just off The Old Kent Road.

Yes been there a few times.. 8) . Jodie Marsh once asked me for a pound for a kiss there

... I said I'd kiss her for a fiver

and she got quite upset for some reason!.

.. women eh!

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 30 Nov 2005, 20:51

BoxBuzz wrote:Ahhh Me pooch? Well He's a very rare american breed called a Carolina Swamp Hound....recognized by the American Rare Breed Association....you can google them as "Carolina Dogs" They are related to the Australian Dingo and are indiginous to North America. Sharp minded loyal and strong. Quite a set of jaws though not on the order of a Pitt Bull. Very good family dogs He'll end up around 70 pounds most likely.

My dog was a King Charles spaniel... very nervous animal, used to run away from my cats....

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 30 Nov 2005, 20:53

I have lots of fish now... maybe I should name one after a boxer?... would Rory approve of a fancy goldfish named Braddock?...

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 30 Nov 2005, 20:58

Actually I must say I know it may seem I'm taking the micky but I'm not really... theres nothing wrong in admiring someone like Braddock, his story shows that anyone can achieve their dream, no matter how many set backs they have had and how many people have written them off... whether it be in boxing or anything else in life.

But You still need to watch much more Larry Homes Rory.

.. study that jab!... :x

Rory McCloskey · Post by **Rory McCloskey** » 30 Nov 2005, 22:13

Collins2000 wrote:
Rory McCloskey wrote:collins i really dont care what u think about me, i admire Braddock, and if you think thats wierd then im cool with that..i dunno why my age matters, ive told you my backround with braddock... i dont care who posts back saying oh braddock a great guy braddock was great... i dunno why u think i do?... the people who post back with comments do it because they respect the same fighter i do, and its really hard not to respect JJB. you dont have to like him but its hard not to respect him. obviously ur offended by something i said but dont turn this into your little private bashing thread, just dont bother posting back i dont wanna read ur negative posts on this thread..do whatever on my other threads but not this one
Rory, why not answer my question regarding the audience hugging you claimed takes place whenever you go to the movies and watch The Cinderella Man? I just can't picture it myself. I think you added that for effect. You know, a bit of artistic licence. God knows we are all guilty of that at times.

And don't be telling me where and when to post, little buddy. If you don't want comments on your posts then you know what to do.

Good night and god bless.

the first time i saw that movie people were hugging and cheering. same thing happened when i went to see the movie Miracle.. (and by the way i mean hugging there friends and family its not like some random dude came up to me and hugged me....????)

Rory McCloskey · Post by **Rory McCloskey** » 30 Nov 2005, 22:15

theone wrote:
I have a thing for guys who can do the impossible, guys who can acheive things that were so unbeleivable, they surprise themselves.

I have a question about this comment Rory. I've read post were you argue that Braddock was alot better fighter than given credit for, and youve picked him in several post to either beat or be competitve with very good and even some HOF fighters. So why is beating Max Baer doing the impossible and unbeleivable? Baer was not exactly Dempsey or Louis.

no i agree with that about louis and dempsey.. but it was the fact that braddock hadnt fought in almost a year before this run... he was beaten up badly by the depression..he was close to living on the streets.. he was considered OLD..he was considered washed up..meanwhile max was in his prime and the most feared boxing around.

Rory McCloskey · Post by **Rory McCloskey** » 30 Nov 2005, 22:16

Seamus wrote:Rory

If you haven't already, why don't you visit Braddock's grave and put a wreath on it. I do things like that all the time. If you haven't seen it, here it is http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cg ... 20Braddock

im only 17 and i dont have my liscense..one day though..one day

Rory McCloskey · Post by **Rory McCloskey** » 30 Nov 2005, 22:21

silkov wrote:Actually I must say I know it may seem I'm taking the micky but I'm not really... theres nothing wrong in admiring someone like Braddock, his story shows that anyone can achieve their dream, no matter how many set backs they have had and how many people have written them off... whether it be in boxing or anything else in life.

But You still need to watch much more Larry Homes Rory. .. study that jab!... :x

i know he had a great jab, and im not doubting his greatness..i stil have him at 8. i just dont think his competition merits him a top 5

Trent · Post by **Trent** » 01 Dec 2005, 00:35

Cool story, i havnt even seen the movie yet, i will have to buy the DVD,

Collins2000 · Post by **Collins2000** » 01 Dec 2005, 00:36

Rory McCloskey wrote:
silkov wrote:Actually I must say I know it may seem I'm taking the micky but I'm not really... theres nothing wrong in admiring someone like Braddock, his story shows that anyone can achieve their dream, no matter how many set backs they have had and how many people have written them off... whether it be in boxing or anything else in life.

But You still need to watch much more Larry Homes Rory. .. study that jab!... :x
i know he had a great jab, and im not doubting his greatness..i stil have him at 8. i just dont think his competition merits him a top 5

As you are 17 you wouldn't have been around for Holmes' reign. So which of his fights have you seen on TV or tape or DVD? Which ones impressed you? Which ones didn't?

BrocktonBlockbuster49 · Post by **BrocktonBlockbuster49** » 01 Dec 2005, 00:49

i always thought holmes peak fight was shavers I, then agian shavers basically didnt use anything but his jab for 12 rounds but it was a complete shutout domination.

Collins2000 · Post by **Collins2000** » 01 Dec 2005, 00:51

BrocktonBlockbuster49 wrote:i always thought holmes peak fight was shavers I, then agian shavers basically didnt use anything but his jab for 12 rounds but it was a complete shutout domination.

Holmes jab you must mean

Rory McCloskey · Post by **Rory McCloskey** » 01 Dec 2005, 09:55

Collins2000 wrote:
Rory McCloskey wrote:
silkov wrote:Actually I must say I know it may seem I'm taking the micky but I'm not really... theres nothing wrong in admiring someone like Braddock, his story shows that anyone can achieve their dream, no matter how many set backs they have had and how many people have written them off... whether it be in boxing or anything else in life.

But You still need to watch much more Larry Homes Rory. .. study that jab!... :x
i know he had a great jab, and im not doubting his greatness..i stil have him at 8. i just dont think his competition merits him a top 5
As you are 17 you wouldn't have been around for Holmes' reign. So which of his fights have you seen on TV or tape or DVD? Which ones impressed you? Which ones didn't?

i have seen- holmes VS.

tyson
holyfield
shavers
norton
ali

of course he looked impressive against ali, ali was so beyond his old self. but i was impressed against shavers and norton- of course when holmes was in his prime, but he looked old and outmatched against tyson.

BrocktonBlockbuster49 · Post by **BrocktonBlockbuster49** » 01 Dec 2005, 10:13

rory

other fights of holmes to get

mike weaver
shavers I
leon spinx
gerry cooney
trevor berbick
ossie osacio
tex cobb
witherspoon
snipes

ShoeShine · Post by **ShoeShine** » 01 Dec 2005, 10:50

silkov wrote:
BoxBuzz wrote:Ahhh Me pooch? Well He's a very rare american breed called a Carolina Swamp Hound....recognized by the American Rare Breed Association....you can google them as "Carolina Dogs" They are related to the Australian Dingo and are indiginous to North America. Sharp minded loyal and strong. Quite a set of jaws though not on the order of a Pitt Bull. Very good family dogs He'll end up around 70 pounds most likely.
My dog was a King Charles spaniel... very nervous animal, used to run away from my cats....

I have a Shih Zu..the little bastard is impossible to train!

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 01 Dec 2005, 14:23

Rory McCloskey wrote:
Collins2000 wrote:
Rory McCloskey wrote: i know he had a great jab, and im not doubting his greatness..i stil have him at 8. i just dont think his competition merits him a top 5
As you are 17 you wouldn't have been around for Holmes' reign. So which of his fights have you seen on TV or tape or DVD? Which ones impressed you? Which ones didn't?

i have seen- holmes VS.

tyson
holyfield
shavers
norton
ali

of course he looked impressive against ali, ali was so beyond his old self. but i was impressed against shavers and norton- of course when holmes was in his prime, but he looked old and outmatched against tyson.

Jesus man! if those are the only fights you've seen of Larry how can you make any judgement upon him or his opposition?!. I have all his world title fights and most of his pre and post reign fights.... you really need to see more of him. How can you dimiss his opposition when you haven't even seen it!... :x