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bigjack wrote: ↑15 Apr 2018, 11:47 http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/338046

Check out this guy.

APerno wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 12:43

bigjack wrote: ↑15 Apr 2018, 11:47 http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/338046

Check out this guy.

Did you create a bogus page or did he really fight a Russian Bear?

APerno wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 13:01 Some personal favorites

Al Bummy Davis
Hurricane Carter
Kid Gavilan
Beau Jack
Kid Chocolate
Tiger Flowers
One Round Hogan -- http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/45475
Denver Ed Martin
Battling Nelson
Kid Griffo
Fireman Jim Flynn
Gunboat Smith

and . . .the best name ever . . . Livingstone Bramble (people usually mispronounce it 'Livingston' without the final "e" - it should be pronounced as "alive rock.') It is the perfect name both 'stone' and 'bramble' are hard, tough sounding words.

oogiebe wrote: ↑21 Apr 2018, 13:03 I always thought Lennox Lewis and Donavon Rudduck were cool names.

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:13 Chu Chu Malave.

Pronounced Choo Choo Muh-Lah-Vey, for the benefit of the Spanish challenged.

It just rolled off your tongue.

A pretty decent 1970s east coast lightweight who was known more for his good looks and long, flowing hair.

It was a pretty radical appearance for a boxer back then, and the charismatic Chu Chu was the darling of the Hippy and entertainment crowd.

And he could fight pretty effectively too. Chu Chu was good enough to win two decisions over Harold Weston.

His career ended when he was thrashed by former champion Ken Buchanan in a nationally televised 1973 bout.

Malave went on to parlay his appearance into an acting career, although I don't think I've ever seen his roles on television.

But I still love that name--Chu Chu Malave.

oogiebe wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:14

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:13 Chu Chu Malave.

Pronounced Choo Choo Muh-Lah-Vey, for the benefit of the Spanish challenged.

It just rolled off your tongue.

A pretty decent 1970s east coast lightweight who was known more for his good looks and long, flowing hair.

It was a pretty radical appearance for a boxer back then, and the charismatic Chu Chu was the darling of the Hippy and entertainment crowd.

And he could fight pretty effectively too. Chu Chu was good enough to win two decisions over Harold Weston.

His career ended when he was thrashed by former champion Ken Buchanan in a nationally televised 1973 bout.

Malave went on to parlay his appearance into an acting career, although I don't think I've ever seen his roles on television.

But I still love that name--Chu Chu Malave.

I wonder how many Chu Chu's there were. I seem to remember a bunch more.

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:20

oogiebe wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:14

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:13
Probably thousands.

Most Mexican fighters with the nickname Chuchu (different from the two separate words Malave used. For Mexican fighters it's one word) are named Jesus.

Malave's true name was Edwin. But I don't recall anyone ever using it. He was always Chu Chu Malave, never Edwin.

I didn't know that! (must've posted that 1,000 times here!)

oogiebe wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:21

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:20

oogiebe wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:14

I didn't know that! (must've posted that 1,000 times here!)

But then there was former bantamweight champion Jesus "Chucho" Castillo.

I never figured out why he used "Chucho" instead of "Chuchu."

I'd ask him but sadly he passed away several years ago.

Kalan wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 15:14 Lionel Rose was a great name... He beat Jesus "Chucho" Castillo in the Inglewood Forum... Rose fought a great fight and won a legitimate victory, but the Mexican fans weren't pleased with the decision... They rioted and threw anything not tied down... Then they went out to the parking lot and groups of them overturned cars.

There was a massive police presents when Ruben Olivares fought Rose... That was closing the barn door after the horse ran away... Olvares was undefeated in more fights then Mayweather ever fought -- with almost all KO wins...

They sky seemed to be the limit for Olivares, but he went soft... It was fame, women, night life and the whole bit... Danny Lopez, was not a particularly good boxer -- but he easily knocked Olivares out when the Mexican was only 28... Olivares kept fighting til he was past 40 and taking beatings from guys he wouldn't hire as sparring partners in his best form.

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:20

oogiebe wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:14

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:13 Chu Chu Malave.

Pronounced Choo Choo Muh-Lah-Vey, for the benefit of the Spanish challenged.

It just rolled off your tongue.

A pretty decent 1970s east coast lightweight who was known more for his good looks and long, flowing hair.

It was a pretty radical appearance for a boxer back then, and the charismatic Chu Chu was the darling of the Hippy and entertainment crowd.

And he could fight pretty effectively too. Chu Chu was good enough to win two decisions over Harold Weston.

His career ended when he was thrashed by former champion Ken Buchanan in a nationally televised 1973 bout.

Malave went on to parlay his appearance into an acting career, although I don't think I've ever seen his roles on television.

But I still love that name--Chu Chu Malave.

I wonder how many Chu Chu's there were. I seem to remember a bunch more.

Probably thousands.

Most Mexican fighters with the nickname Chuchu (different from the two separate words Malave used. For Mexican fighters it's one word) are named Jesus.

Malave's true name was Edwin. But I don't recall anyone ever using it. He was always Chu Chu Malave, never Edwin.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:36

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:20

oogiebe wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:14

I wonder how many Chu Chu's there were. I seem to remember a bunch more.

Probably thousands.

Most Mexican fighters with the nickname Chuchu (different from the two separate words Malave used. For Mexican fighters it's one word) are named Jesus.

Malave's true name was Edwin. But I don't recall anyone ever using it. He was always Chu Chu Malave, never Edwin.

Fun fact: The name Chu Chu came from "Get off of my porch or I'll grab my rifle and Chu Chu"

oogiebe wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:37

gilgamesh wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:36

SenorPipino wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:20

Probably thousands.

Most Mexican fighters with the nickname Chuchu (different from the two separate words Malave used. For Mexican fighters it's one word) are named Jesus.

Malave's true name was Edwin. But I don't recall anyone ever using it. He was always Chu Chu Malave, never Edwin.

Fun fact: The name Chu Chu came from "Get off of my porch or I'll grab my rifle and Chu Chu"

...ouch...

gilgamesh wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:41

oogiebe wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:37

gilgamesh wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:36

Fun fact: The name Chu Chu came from "Get off of my porch or I'll grab my rifle and Chu Chu"

...ouch...

Kinda stupid joke, but...eh...it's kinda funny

gilgamesh wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:43 Much as I hate the guy, I don't know if there's ever been a better name for Boxer than Tyson Fury.

Especially after Mike Tyson came along and forever stamped "Tyson" as a badass fearsome fighter to remember in the minds of fight fans.

The name wouldn't have had the same ring to it pre-Mike Tyson, but as is it's gotta be one of the better Boxer names ever.

In fact I wouldn't doubt that the name may be a part of his popularity. The name is damn near unforgettable, and immediately makes you think "Fighter"

oogiebe wrote: ↑07 May 2018, 18:46 Billy Backus. IF ever a playground bully's name.