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    #1

    Actors Who Were Good Boxers - And Vice Versa.

    Off the top of my head I can think of....

    Liam Neeson - who was Northern Irish Amateur Champion.
    Ray Winstone - won 80 out of 88 amateur bouts. London schools Champion.
    Bob Hope - He fought as an amateur but faced Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano & Ray Robinson as a pro - an unmatched achievement
    Tony Danza - Actually a proper pro who won all 9 fights by KO!!!
    Victor McLaglen - Famous for his fight scene with John Wayne but this was a rugged man who fought exhibitions with Jack Johnson (best Heavyweight IMO).
    Anthony Quinn - The Mexican-Irishman famous for being a Bubble boxed to earn money as an up & comer in LA.

    On the flip side...
    Rocky Graziano - Became an actor after retirement.
    Terry Downes - Bit part actor.
    Marvin Halger - Famous in Italy, apparently.

    Who did I miss?
    #2
    Originally posted by taansend View Post
    Off the top of my head I can think of....

    Liam Neeson - who was Northern Irish Amateur Champion.
    Ray Winstone - won 80 out of 88 amateur bouts. London schools Champion.
    Bob Hope - He fought as an amateur but faced Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano & Ray Robinson as a pro - an unmatched achievement
    Tony Danza - Actually a proper pro who won all 9 fights by KO!!!
    Victor McLaglen - Famous for his fight scene with John Wayne but this was a rugged man who fought exhibitions with Jack Johnson (best Heavyweight IMO).
    Anthony Quinn - The Mexican-Irishman famous for being a Bubble boxed to earn money as an up & comer in LA.

    On the flip side...
    Rocky Graziano - Became an actor after retirement.
    Terry Downes - Bit part actor.
    Marvin Halger - Famous in Italy, apparently.

    Who did I miss?
    Carlos Palomino had a career as an actor I believe.

    Manny Pacquiao ?

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      #3
      Mickey Rourke fought amateur and had a short pro career
      Amateur he was 13-0
      Pro 6-0

      Pretty impressive if you ask me.
      Last edited by codey; 08-30-2012, 10:49 PM.

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        #4
        Bob Hope P4P had the hardest schedule. Definitely an ATG.

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          #5
          Originally posted by codey View Post
          Mickey Rourke fought amateur and had a short pro career
          Amateur he was 13-0
          Pro 6-0

          Pretty impressed if you ask me.
          I deliberately left out Mickey Rourke

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            #6
            Boxing was tougher when Danza fought



            **** if he did that today, He would be DQ'ed and banned LOL

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              #7
              Originally posted by ElBossHogg View Post
              Boxing was tougher when Danza fought
              **** if he did that today, He would be DQ'ed and banned LOL
              Thanks Boss Hogg. Great video.

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                #8
                none ..they all ****** at one or the other!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by danceswithfire View Post
                  none ..they all ****** at one or the other!
                  Why even bother, mate? You're embarrassing yourself with childish answers like this.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by taansend View Post
                    Why even bother, mate? You're embarrassing yourself with childish answers like this.
                    what's childish about the truth?

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