1,000th Post: The Greatest Filipino Fighters

[Chups]

Thrilla Cong****!!

Sorry to dissappoint you about the JMM forums, wala nang kalaban dun, pinatalsik na namin. LOL

[JaNnO]

Well, buddy, you're not the only one! I, myself, favor putting Doddie higher, at least, than Gerry in Filipino champs' rankings; not because he had better opposition (he didn't), not because he had more defenses (he didn't)...not because of the usual reasons. It's because, everytime Dodie goes up the ring, he carries that handicap and has to fight with and beyond it!

I have seen several threads on this site that spoke of HEART. Now, THAT's HEART! Also, he was among the least averse among Filipino champs (and non-Filipino champs) to defend his title in the hometowns of his foes! Now, THAT's an even bigger HEART!

And for those who have never seen Penalosa The Elder in action, you may be pleased to learn that everytime I saw him fight (and I've seen quite a few either "live" or on tape), he made me forget the handicap. He was that good!

As for Dodie's power, it is said that power comes from the feet, through the legs, the torso, the arm and unto the fist. Trainers through the ages emphasize that to their wards. Imagine what kind of power would Dodie have had, had he been able to plant his feet better for the wallop!

Re: Trivia on Bohol, yes!

another brilliant post from the boxing guru...

btw: congratulations to hhrilla on his 1,000th post...keep those fingers rolling...

[JaNnO]

Thrilla Cong****!!

Sorry to dissappoint you about the JMM forums, wala nang kalaban dun, pinatalsik na namin. LOL

madalang na pati ang posters doon...kaya pala naandito ka na chups...wala na palang action doon...

[Chups]

Action is in the Barrera site, gagong Bal21 yan, racist talaga Nanduon ngayon yung mga katipuneros.

Pero dito ako tumatambay pag gusto kong magpahinga.

[grayfist]

another brilliant post from the boxing guru...

That's pretty extravant, pal! "guru"! Wow! !!!LOL!!!

Thanks just the same!!!

Hey, buddies, need to have an early start tomorrow; got to turn in! Later, fellas!

[THRILLAinmanila]

Thrilla Cong****!!

Sorry to dissappoint you about the JMM forums, wala nang kalaban dun, pinatalsik na namin. LOL

thanks ! oo nga e. its like I'm in Pac's site there

[THRILLAinmanila]

another brilliant post from the boxing guru...

btw: congratulations to hhrilla on his 1,000th post...keep those fingers rolling...

thanks bro .....

[JOM'S]

Well, buddy, you're not the only one! I, myself, favor putting Doddie higher, at least, than Gerry in Filipino champs' rankings; not because he had better opposition (he didn't), not because he had more defenses (he didn't)...not because of the usual reasons. It's because, everytime Dodie went up the ring, he carried that handicap and had to fight with and beyond it!

I have seen several threads on this site that spoke of HEART. Now, THAT's HEART! Also, he was among the least averse among Filipino champs (and loads of non-Filipino champs) to defend his title in the hometowns of his foes! Now, THAT's an even bigger HEART!

And for those who have never seen Penalosa The Elder in action, you may be pleased to learn that everytime I saw him fight (and I've seen quite a few either "live" or on tape), he made me forget the handicap. He was that good!

As for Dodie's power, it is said that power comes from the feet, through the legs, the torso, the arm and unto the fist. Trainers through the ages emphasize that to their wards. Imagine what kind of power would Dodie have had, had he been able to plant his feet better for the wallop!

Re: Trivia on Bohol, yes!

i do believe that dodie boy's upperbody strength is unquestionable and we can only imagine how powerful his punches could have been without the handicap...

[THRILLAinmanila]

i do believe that dodie boy's upperbody strength is unquestionable and we can only imagine how powerful his punches could have been without the handicap...

I agree, and Dodie also captured the nation's imagination during his heydey, bringing hope to the people the same way Pac is doing right now..He belongs to the illustrious group of Filipino champs

[grayfist]

Hey, THRILLA...,ol' pal; just noticed...in those pix of Filipino champs you got, there are three southpaws and three orthodox! The four are obvious with their preferred stances (and Pac as everyone knows is a lefty), but Garcia, who is rowing, was an orthodox fighter!

Just thought I should point it out...