G Money Slick Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Hands down, my pick for the toughest fighter of all-time is legendary Welsh fist fighter and boxer Jimmy Wilde. Jimmy Wilde weighed no more than 110 pounds (Sorry non-Americans I don't know that weight in Kilos) and stood at a mere 5 ft. 1 inch. He worked his child hood in the cole mines day to night developing tremendous shoulder strength as a result. He made money for his poor family by working at the fighting booth at the local circuses, fist fighting local tough men (Some weighing over 200 lbs.) and knocking them out with ease (up to ten fights in one day). Wilde was inducted in the Boxing hall of fame in the 1960's and is considered the toughest and most talented boxer pound for pound of all time, going undefeated in 100 professional bouts. Yes, professional bouts. He was the flyweight champ for years. If your enemy refuses to be humbled......you must destroy him.
Thuggish Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 doesnt get much better than ali for some entertaining fighting. a broken arm throws no punches
Northren Ogre Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 I like watching Johnny Tapia box. He's had tons of trouble in his life and is a five time world champion. Tapia had lightning fast hands, one of my favorite things to see him throw is a triple left hook BAM, BAM, BAM!!! http://prkickboxing.tripod.com
wing chun kuen man Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 My all time favorite is Masutatsu Oyama, the founder of the Kyokushinkai karate style, who is said to have defeated around 270 fighters, including western boxers, wrestlers, street fighters, judokais and Thai boxers, in full contact, and I believe no rules bouts, usually finishing these confrontations with single blows. Because of his power he earned the nickname "God Hand". He was the only man to participate and complete the 300 man kumite where he fought, full contact and defeated three hundred black belt fighters over the course of 3 days. Mas. Oyama also fought and killed 52 bulls with his bare hands. 3 of these animals were killed with single blows. Well that is my vote. Wing Chun Kuen Man Real traditional martial arts training is difficult to find.....most dojos in the west are Mcdojos....some are better and some are worst....but they are what they are....do you train in one?
Dijita Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 Osu! Mas Oyama was a very dedicated man. He has done many feats that other people could only imagine. I've seen videos of him fighting. It's quiet amazing to watch. Its like he is sooo calm and he just defends and then he finds the opening moves in and strikes. The one strike downs his opponent instantly.
wing chun kuen man Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 Osu! Hello Dijita, Mas. Oyama was a great master and Kyokushinkai is a powerful style of karate. I do not practice karate, but still I am a great fan of Mas. and I find his exploites and his dedication to his art inspiring. About the videos you mentioned of Mas. Oyama fighting, can you tell me if they are available and if so, are there any sites on the internet that sell them. Any info will be appreciated. Osu! Wing Chun Kuen Man Real traditional martial arts training is difficult to find.....most dojos in the west are Mcdojos....some are better and some are worst....but they are what they are....do you train in one?
Dijita Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 Here are some video files: http://www.kyokushinmail.com/koya/Kyokushin.htm I'm not sure of what stores to get the videos from, but I got a bunch of mine from eBay. I know there are Oyama videos. Like this one: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=47348&item=3685670783&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
wing chun kuen man Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 Dijita, Many thanks for the info. I will be checking out the sites now. Until later. Osu, Wing Chun Kuen Man Real traditional martial arts training is difficult to find.....most dojos in the west are Mcdojos....some are better and some are worst....but they are what they are....do you train in one?
G Money Slick Posted June 30, 2004 Author Posted June 30, 2004 Fought and killed 52 bulls with his bare hands? I dunno man, if he could back it up I'd believe it. But Frank Dux made some pretty far out claims that he couldn't back up. If your enemy refuses to be humbled......you must destroy him.
wing chun kuen man Posted June 30, 2004 Posted June 30, 2004 I have seen a short film clips of one of these encounters, where Mas. Oyama wrestles the bull down and chops his horn. Wing Chun Kuen Man Real traditional martial arts training is difficult to find.....most dojos in the west are Mcdojos....some are better and some are worst....but they are what they are....do you train in one?
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