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Subject: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:44 am
One of the real easy choices on the list.
The Filipino great Francisco Guilledo, better known as Pancho Villa.
The first Filipino world champion and arguably the greatest flyweight ever to fight (though I think that guy we hear about tomorrow). A whirling dervish in the ring.
A tragic and unnecessary end at only 23. Villa acted irresponsibly and sadly it killed him.
Honorable mentions go to middleweight champ Rodrigo Valdez, Fernando Vargas, Israel Vasquez, Wilfredo Vasquez and 1920's lightweight Benny Valger.
I might have put Ben Vilaflor in over Vergas, but that's a quibble.
Here is Pancho beating the faded Jimmy Wilde
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:06 am
Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:15 am
So you have Wilde for W.. A lotta great fighters there
Wilde, Walcott (Jersey and Barbados), Wills, Walker, Whitaker
My pick is Winky Wright
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:01 am
Villa is a good choice. Thanks for the Wilde vs. Villa fight. Best action I've seen in a long time. To be honest, Wilde really caught my interest. Fighting with his hands down, quick jabs and good combos.... I'd hate to see what would've happened had Villa fought a prime Wilde. Nevertheless, Villa seemed incredibly durable and fearless. He also seemed to have classic ko power. Thanks again, Marble. Those guys were incredible.
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:13 am
that fights was a war...the W category has some great ones indeed..again ring may chose wilde whos deserving like one or 2 others but mickey walker i think was the greatest of that group..
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:52 am
dmar5143 wrote:
that fights was a war...the W category has some great ones indeed..again ring may chose wilde whos deserving like one or 2 others but mickey walker i think was the greatest of that group..
Honestly, I've never seen Walker, but if he's better than Wilde, I'd love to take a look at him. I briefly studied his career but seeing is believing.
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:16 am
Thank God Valero got no mention.
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:17 am
Len Wickwar for W? Mickey Walker should get it.
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:26 pm
why didnt valuev get the V? he is the best
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:18 pm
Groundhog_Day wrote:
So you have Wilde for W.. A lotta great fighters there
Wilde, Walcott (Jersey and Barbados), Wills, Walker, Whitaker
My pick is Winky Wright
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!!!
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:22 pm
marbleheadmaui wrote:
Groundhog_Day wrote:
So you have Wilde for W.. A lotta great fighters there
Wilde, Walcott (Jersey and Barbados), Wills, Walker, Whitaker
My pick is Winky Wright
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!!!
I think you should look into why you hate this guy so much, Marble. LOL I think I asked you the question once but I forgot your answer.
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:24 pm
Maybe it's because Winky is the most boring fighter ever.
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:30 pm
Once they've choosen a fighter for each letter could you please post them all in one thread Marble ?
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:00 pm
freakzilla316ftw wrote:
Maybe it's because Winky is the most boring fighter ever.
i actually dont mind watching winky fight. to me, there are far more boring fighters.
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:45 pm
Ali_1748 wrote:
Once they've choosen a fighter for each letter could you please post them all in one thread Marble ?
Your wish is my command my Scottish Brother!
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Subject: Re: THE BEST EVER-THE LETTER "V" Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:21 pm
marbleheadmaui wrote:
Ali_1748 wrote:
Once they've choosen a fighter for each letter could you please post them all in one thread Marble ?