In Memoriam
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News from yesterday. Another legend. 2021 really sucks. RIP Mr. Jordan, you will forever be an inspiration.
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RIP Vernon Jordan.
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"Marvelous" Marvin Hagler is another boxer who outside of boxing, never got the accolades he deserved. May he RIP.
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And FYI, that "loss" to Sugar Ray? Belongs in quotation marks. Many that know the sport better than me believe the fix was in as the powers that be wanted Sugar Ray to be the champion. Went the distance, went to a decision, and given to Sugar Ray even though most believe it was unquestionably Hagler that won the fight.
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"Sugar Ray" Leonard was never as beloved as Hagler or others were, including the original "Sugar Ray" Robinson.
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ESPN has article today talking about how Hagler retired on top. Leonard begged him to have a rematch and Hagler refused.JazzNU wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:01 pm And FYI, that "loss" to Sugar Ray? Belongs in quotation marks. Many that know the sport better than me believe the fix was in as the powers that be wanted Sugar Ray to be the champion. Went the distance, went to a decision, and given to Sugar Ray even though most believe it was unquestionably Hagler that won the fight.
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Old enough to have seen the fight. It was robbery. The statistics for Hagler were outstanding, and Sugar Ray left the ring all bruised while Hagler looked alright.
Hagler did not hide his displeasure. I forget which older champion came to him and in front of everybody told him "You were robbed".
A brief moment in which it was not the heavy-weights that were the stars. Leonard, Duran, Hagler and Hearns, together with Mexican Pipino Cuevas, held the spotlight.
Farewell, Hagler.
Hagler did not hide his displeasure. I forget which older champion came to him and in front of everybody told him "You were robbed".
A brief moment in which it was not the heavy-weights that were the stars. Leonard, Duran, Hagler and Hearns, together with Mexican Pipino Cuevas, held the spotlight.
Farewell, Hagler.
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2021 has been rough. So, so many legends lost. One of the greatest to ever play the game. RIP Elgin.
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^^ Hopefully that helps with explaining who Elgin Baylor was for those that don't know basketball that much. He was like a Jordan, Kobe, LeBron, Kareem, Magic, etc. of his era. Truly one the greatest the game has ever seen.
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Never saw him play but as you say, a true great one. No hesitation to put him in the Russell, Wilt, Jerry West group.
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I've not researched basketball history so I didn't know him, but found this picture of him and two players I have certainly heard off (Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West).
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RIP
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