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Boxer

The Resume

    (August 31, 1944-September 1, 2022)
    Born in Garland, Alabama
    Former heavyweight contender with a record of 74-14-1
    Born in Alabama and raised in Ohio
    Possessed legendary punching power
    His trademark was his shaved head

Why he might be annoying:

    He didn't take a very good punch and usually had poor endurance, never winning a fight that went beyond 10 rounds
    He was probably 5 to 10 years older than he admitted.
    He had several dumb nicknames: The Acorn (courtesy of Muhammad Ali), The Black Destroyer and The Mongolian Warrior.
    Like many fighters, he stayed on way too long and finally retired at age 48 when he was ko'ed in two rounds by a fighter with a 5-16-2 record.
    His middle name was Dee.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was possibly the hardest hitter in boxing history, 68 of his 74 wins were by knockout with 17 first round knockouts!
    Muhammad Ali said he was the hardest hitter he ever fought.
    He was respected as a clean and courageous fighter.
    His six one, 215 pound physique was so impressive, he actually looked bigger than much taller and heavier opponents.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 94 Votes: 45.74% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 38 Votes: 2.63% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 56 Votes: 44.64% Annoying