Well, despite never having seen a fight nor knowing something about it, I believe heart and courage are more important than technique. Or am I terribly wrong and was it really an insult?
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Technique is everything, along with timing and strategy, not just heart, punching speed, and punching power.
It wasn't really an insult, it was more an understatement of Mancini's talent. Its great to have heart and courage, but that just personifies the "dumb jock" bias that is prevelant in the Boxing World. Mike Tyson, for instance, is a case of lightbulbs short of a chandelier, but when it came to boxing, he was a brilliant tactician who picked and chose his spots on where to atack, and when. In his prime, he would just dissect you within the first two minutes of a fight, and knew what plan to carry out.
Ray was the same way. In that weight class, there's a lot more strategy and technique going on than your run-of-the-mill slugfests, because quite frankly, a lot of those guys don't have that one-knockout punch power in the lighter ranks. Only now, do you start to see lightwieghts and junior welterweights start to have serious punching power, but that's due to the evolution of the human race as much as anything.
It wasn't really an insult, it was more an understatement of Mancini's talent. Its great to have heart and courage, but that just personifies the "dumb jock" bias that is prevelant in the Boxing World. Mike Tyson, for instance, is a case of lightbulbs short of a chandelier, but when it came to boxing, he was a brilliant tactician who picked and chose his spots on where to atack, and when. In his prime, he would just dissect you within the first two minutes of a fight, and knew what plan to carry out.
Ray was the same way. In that weight class, there's a lot more strategy and technique going on than your run-of-the-mill slugfests, because quite frankly, a lot of those guys don't have that one-knockout punch power in the lighter ranks. Only now, do you start to see lightwieghts and junior welterweights start to have serious punching power, but that's due to the evolution of the human race as much as anything.
First of all, Vinman, i want to offer you my apologise, i didnt mean to offend or insult you or your family, i was unaware that you were related to Ray Mancini.
Second, I respect very much boom boom career and saw lots of is fights. As i say, i still sustain that he was incredibly couragious and someone who really never give up, that was the reason he get to the top, but his boxing habilities where in the short range fight, and when he got in the ring with fighters of high techique he was in trouble.
third, i probably havnot a big heart neither being very courageuos but, yes,i had the balls for being in the ring 4 times and knows what it feels to be K.O.........
Second, I respect very much boom boom career and saw lots of is fights. As i say, i still sustain that he was incredibly couragious and someone who really never give up, that was the reason he get to the top, but his boxing habilities where in the short range fight, and when he got in the ring with fighters of high techique he was in trouble.
third, i probably havnot a big heart neither being very courageuos but, yes,i had the balls for being in the ring 4 times and knows what it feels to be K.O.........
Well, the fantasy draft was completed last night.
Started at 9:30 pm, and after some heavy drinking and smoking, ended at 2 AM.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I unveil to you, my fantasy football team for the 2004-2005 season
Quarterbacks:
Michael Vick- Atlanta Falcons
Matt Hasselbeck- Seattle Sehawks
Running Backs:
Clinton Portis- Washington Redskins
Corey Dillon- New England Patriots
Kevan Barlow- San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receivers:
Randy Moss- Minnesota Vikings
Terrell Owens- Philadelphia Eagles
Jerry Porter- Oakland Raiders
Tight Ends:
Jeremy Shockey- New York Giants
Kellen Winslow Jr.- Cleveland Browns
Kickers:
Adam Vinatieri- New England Patriots
Morten Andersen- Minnesota Vikings
Defense/Special Teams
Baltimore Ravens
San Francisco 49ers
Started at 9:30 pm, and after some heavy drinking and smoking, ended at 2 AM.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I unveil to you, my fantasy football team for the 2004-2005 season
Quarterbacks:
Michael Vick- Atlanta Falcons
Matt Hasselbeck- Seattle Sehawks
Running Backs:
Clinton Portis- Washington Redskins
Corey Dillon- New England Patriots
Kevan Barlow- San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receivers:
Randy Moss- Minnesota Vikings
Terrell Owens- Philadelphia Eagles
Jerry Porter- Oakland Raiders
Tight Ends:
Jeremy Shockey- New York Giants
Kellen Winslow Jr.- Cleveland Browns
Kickers:
Adam Vinatieri- New England Patriots
Morten Andersen- Minnesota Vikings
Defense/Special Teams
Baltimore Ravens
San Francisco 49ers
He just got picked up by the Vikings this week.
Let's see:
Kicks indoors for at least 8 games of the season, and plays on one of the best offensive teams in football.
I'll take my chances.
And my team name is one that I've used for 10 years, and I've used for other leagues as well.
"Heywood Jablowme"
I'm also heading to the Patriots game tonight. A friend of mine asked me if I wanted to go.
Hmm, National Television, Pre-Game ceremony unveiling the championship banner, BEYONCE KNOWLES
How could I refuse??
Let's see:
Kicks indoors for at least 8 games of the season, and plays on one of the best offensive teams in football.
I'll take my chances.
And my team name is one that I've used for 10 years, and I've used for other leagues as well.
"Heywood Jablowme"
I'm also heading to the Patriots game tonight. A friend of mine asked me if I wanted to go.
Hmm, National Television, Pre-Game ceremony unveiling the championship banner, BEYONCE KNOWLES
How could I refuse??
