@80sBoxing

Boxing history freak celebrating the legendary fights and fighters of the 1980s (and some 70s and 90s).

 Everett, WA
Joined May 2020
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James “Broadaxe” Broad! Another member of the lost generation 80s heavyweights who never reached their potential due to some combination of cocaine, alcohol, and donuts.
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Tom Gray
@Tom_Gray_BoxingOct 11
🙏 Rest in peace Puerto Rican great Wilfredo Gomez. 44-3-1 (42 KOs). P4P, one of the hardest punchers ever. Three-weight world champion. Averaged four fights a year at world level from 1977 through 1980. Something very special! đŸ‡”đŸ‡·đŸ„ŠđŸ‡”đŸ‡·
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BoxingMMAHub
@Annjoy_OOct 6
Boxing in the 1980s was bigger than the Four Kings. Larry Holmes carried the heavyweight title into the decade. Mike Tyson took it over before the decade ended. Julio CĂ©sar ChĂĄvez went 68-0. Salvador SĂĄnchez was gone at 23. Aaron Pryor and Alexis ArgĂŒello fought twice. Donald Curry looked like boxing’s next great fighter until Lloyd Honeyghan changed everything. Then there were the fights: Chacon–LimĂłn IV, Hagler–Mugabi, Holyfield–Qawi I, SĂĄnchez–GĂłmez, Curry–Honeyghan. The decade is remembered through its biggest names, but its depth might be the better story. Pick any division from the 1980s and you can lose an evening going down the rabbit hole. #Boxing #boxinghistory
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Dan A.@TypewritingDAOct 3
Just found out Fletcher passed away the last month. Ridiculous, rollercoaster career that matched and channeled the turbulence of his life. Condolences to his loved ones for the man who brought his absolute all to his bouts.
1980s Boxing@80sBoxingSep 23
Frank "The Animal" Fletcher, Tonight's Boxing Program, December '82.
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Russell Como@RussComoJrSep 21
Just got home from visiting the champ, Iran Barkley. He is feeling better and getting closer to coming home. Not out of the woods just yet but in a better spot. We had a few laughs and just kicked it up like old times. Let’s keep the prayers and good vibes up! #Boxing
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40 yrs ago Sept 20: Marvin Johnson stops Jean-Marie Emebe in 13, retains WBA 175lb title, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. In only successful defense of career, Johnson, 32, outlasts French challenger in rough battle in front of hometown fans. It would be “Pops’” final win.
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@BoxingMetrics
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Replying to @80sBoxing @ElCholo1967
The Vintage Boxing channel is a treasure.
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Born on this date 1956 former Bantamweight King, @BoxingHall er Jeff Chandler. Here’s a few clips from “Joltin Jeff “ on @inthiscornerwithjamessmith. #happybirthdaychamp #joltinjeffchandler #bantamweightchampionoftheworld #internationalboxinghalloffame #inthiscornerwithjamessmith #boxing #titleboxing #nvbhof #flbhof #ibhofhost
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Replying to @MatthewAguilar5
This is fun. tinyurl.com/3k3aur82
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adam abramowitz@snboxingSep 2
Listening to Tim Ryan and Gil Clancy call Duran-Moore. No talk about Moore's struggles as a kid or Duran's fight-week callouts. They're calling the fight and calling it expertly. This "storyteller" idea in modern boxing broadcasts has degraded the TV product and made it worse.
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The Fight City@TheFightCityAug 29
McCallum on Toney: "He could do it all." Toney on McCallum: "He's the best I fought." It was #OnThisDay, "Lights Out" and "The Body Snatcher," battle for a second time. Check it out: thefightcity.com/toney-vs-mc
 #Boxing #History #OTD From @exoplanetocean With full fight video
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Donovan Kasp@DonovanKaspAug 25
R.I.P. to Dolly Parton. Her she is with Heavyweight World Title Challenger George Chuvalo.
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Can you all imagine what Tommy Hearns or Ray Leonard woulda done to the two mfers last night?? Actually scary to think of. As the self anointed kings of today like to remind us, there are "levels to this shit". They aren't at THAT level of #boxing ... nowhere close. Ain't even a discussion.
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Probably nothing bad will happen.
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@G__ChainAug 19
Julian Jackson 👑 🩅 One of hardest hitters in history âœšđŸ„Š
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Donovan Kasp@DonovanKaspAug 20
I want to meet Tex Cobb, and get him to sign this pic for me.
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It must have been tough being John Conteh in the late 70’s!!! What a guy ❀
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Replying to @80sBoxing
A 1990 LA Times article details the life of former WBA champion Johnny "Bump City" Bumphus, The piece highlights his transition from an elite amateur and professional boxer to drug use. Read the full story at Los Angeles Times: tinyurl.com/385j7kxn
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Donovan Kasp@DonovanKaspAug 12
Some people gloss over the fact that George Foreman took 30 fights in 7 years to capture the HW World Title. He didn’t wake up and snap his fingers. Read a book or watch some fights.
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The Fight City@TheFightCityAug 6
"'The Night Of The Ramos' was an exhibition of heart, determination and brutality such as only boxing can provide." It was #OnThisDay, Sugar vs Mando, and a ferocious war at The Olympic. Check it out: thefightcity.com/august-6-19
 #Boxing #History #OTD With full fight video!
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