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Originally posted by kayjay View PostI don't understand how people can watch these videos and compare the fighters to modern ones. I know I sound like dino, but the footwork is terrible, there is no defenses, punches are telegraphed, etc. So it seems to this very humble observer.
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Originally posted by Scrappy Diggs View PostYea...NY/NJ was so consumed with its own mafia superstars that we were pretty much in the dark about Philly's cosa nostra scene. If I wasn't out in Philly for that time I doubt I would've ever know about Philly's crime family or Joey Merlino. He def seemed like a lively character though.
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Originally posted by kayjay View PostIn Philly no one gives a **** about NY.
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Originally posted by kayjay View PostTell me what I said ain't true. The fighting styele of that part of the century is plain crude. I can't enjoy any fights from before about the mid 30's
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Originally posted by Scrappy Diggs View PostYea...NY/NJ was so consumed with its own mafia superstars that we were pretty much in the dark about Philly's cosa nostra scene. If I wasn't out in Philly for that time I doubt I would've ever know about Philly's crime family or Joey Merlino. He def seemed like a lively character though.
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Carlo Gambino, Aniello Dellacroce, Albert Anastasia, and Paul Castellano are the most intriguing characters to me...Anastasia was just a straight ruthless maniac.
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