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HereSince1628

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6. My father boxed, a failed semi-pro, married a punching bag and fathered 4 more...

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2015, 07:47 AM

Apr 2015

No doubt it requires some talent and discipline. But I lost all interest in watching boxing after my arms grew long enough to defend against jabs and a nasty right hook.

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Ick Super Fever Over Fight In Vegas. Our Country Is So Fucked Up. [View all] TheMastersNemesis Apr 2015 OP

Wow. Wish I had $360,000 for ringside seats. Wish I had enough for 4 . . . Journeyman Apr 2015 #1

It's not just the US, I'm sure people who can afford it are coming from all over the world Spider Jerusalem Apr 2015 #2

Very true, but there is a big difference between boxing and football. MindPilot Apr 2015 #8

Two guys punching each other bvf Apr 2015 #3

The truth is that I'm a fight fan... MrScorpio Apr 2015 #4

I would too JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #7

Damn! The Brown Bomber was your great uncle? 11 Bravo Apr 2015 #9

Yep, check this out... MrScorpio Apr 2015 #10

I'm speechless! 11 Bravo Apr 2015 #11

thats so cool...my hubbys ggrandfather fought Saphire Apr 2015 #12

I had a DUer tell me that every human interaction is like a boxing match, that I am too emotional Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #5

My father boxed, a failed semi-pro, married a punching bag and fathered 4 more... HereSince1628 Apr 2015 #6

If it's ungodly expensive, you can bet Donald Trump will be there. randome Apr 2015 #13

DAMN!!! Sheepshank Apr 2015 #14

It's a playground for the upper 1%. Initech Apr 2015 #15

I don't judge how people spend their entertainment money FLPanhandle Apr 2015 #16