All of the filipino boxers were southpaws. not that thats a bad thing, just seems like the stance is synonymous with filipino boxers. looked up flash elorde's stance and he was a southpaw too. anyone that knows more about boxing or international boxing of the past, is this just how it is? any particular reason to it like to repeat sucess of the past?
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Dont know,maybe they dont convert southpaws? Its the reason Larios trained in Japan,and why he found plenty of southpaw sparring partners. -
would you go as far as to say that even if they could convert that they choose not to over there? sorta ocd too so if im asking too much and its getting annoying tell me so i can stop lol.Originally posted by Mech.Comment
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Another thing that should be noticed is how the crowd behaved.
DAMN it showcased how respectful these people are. Everybody kept quiet and gave respect to the Mexican national anthem while it is being sang, and take note that Larrios was never booed at any instance of the fight.
At the end Chololo thank the whole Phil for the warm reception.
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yeah it was the crem de mexicos crop of boxers that inspired a whole bunch of em, including pac. oscar reminded me of rocky in rockyIV when rocky went to the ussr, eventually earning respect of a whole other nation. oscar also reminded me of rocky in rocky I when he went the distance when everyone was expecting a quick brutal ko. thats the last rocky reference i swear! i said it before, the mere fact that he lasted 12 rounds with the destroyer (even though he lost) should be proof to his skill and maybe even should be a semi-highlight and in some eyes (including my own) a highlight fight for him.Originally posted by psychopathAnother thing that should be noticed is how the crowd behaved.
DAMN it showcased how respectful these people are. Everybody kept quiet and gave respect to the Mexican national anthem while it is being sang, and take note that Larrios was never booed at any instance of the fight.
At the end Chololo thank the whole Phil for the warm reception.Comment
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Some Filipino World champions and their respective fighting stances:
Southpaw:
Manny Pacquiao
Flash Elorde
Rolando Navarette
Ben Villaflor
Frank Cedeno
Rolando Bohol
Rolando Pascua
Gerry Penalosa
Doddie Boy Penalosa
Bernabe Villacampo
Rene Barrientos
Morris East
Bobby Berna
Eric Chavez
Orthodox Filipino champions:
Pancho Villa
Ceferino Garcia
Brian Villoria
Pedro Adigue
Roberto Cruz
Little Dado
Luisito Espinosa (reportedly converted from southpaw)
Jesus Salud
Erbito Salavaria
Joma Gamboa
Not certain (can't recall or don't know):
Speedy Dado
Manny Melchor
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Nice post as usual buddy.Originally posted by grayfist
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Thanks pal! I'm sure I forgot a number of champs... the original Hawaiian Punch, in particular (Salud was the second, then came Villoria). I just can't recall his name and I can't remember either whether he was a southpaw or orthodox. My memory of a handful of his fights makes me lean towards his having been a lefty, but I could be dreadfully wrong. (I can't even remember his name, for Chrisakes!Originally posted by kadyoNice post as usual buddy.
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Hey pal, you guys must be awash with San Miguels and Tanduays by now, eh?
Congratulations Pinoys!
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I also heard of that original hawaiian punch but forgot his name. I think I heard it when they featured brian on TV here in pinas.Originally posted by grayfistThanks pal! I'm sure I forgot a number of champs... the original Hawaiian Punch, in particular (Salud was the second, then came Villoria). I just can't recall his name and I can't remember either whether he was a southpaw or orthodox. My memory of a handful of his fights makes me lean towards his having been a lefty, but I could be dreadfully wrong. (I can't even remember his name, for Chrisakes! )
Hey pal, you guys must be awash with San Miguels and Tanduays by now, eh?
Congratulations Pinoys!
Been drinking san miguel while watching the fight on a delayed telecast. I already knew the result but I still got scared when larios delivered that left hook to follow up his four overhand rights early in the third found. I thought I saw manny's eyes became glassy and his knees buckled. It was a good test on pac's toughnessComment
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San Mig and the third round: a combination that could make one pee in one's pants if one's a Pac fan buddy!Originally posted by kadyo
Pacquiao was hurt but he got Chololo too, late in the same round, didn't he?
The fight was a highlight reel, pal. Did you see that punch that Pacquiao threw while croaching? Boxing's equivalent of a hook shot in basketball? Fancy, that! It hit Larios' face too, didn't it?! And there were those lateral movements to the right--evading Chololo's left jab-- simultaneous to delivering a left straight!
I have been told that Chololo has captured the hearts of Filipinos all throughout the islands. A friend told me, if Larios wants to fight in the Philippines against a non-Filipino for a world title, some Filipino companies might foot the bill!
The prospects are not all that remote for a Larios fight against a non-Filipino in Manila, is it now? He knows some Tagalog! Said something like, "Salamat sa lahat nang Pilipinas!"
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