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Originally Posted by Mr_Bill
Basilio was a great fighter with an even greater heart. Perhaps too great. He dealt out a lot of punishment, but took a lot in return, and was usually dripping blood from the scar tissue around his eyes long before a fight ended.
I always liked to watch his fights, and rooted for him every time.
Rest in peace, mighty warrior.
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Much agreed. One of my favorite fighters to watch. Very intelligent and technically masterful in the ring, but he would just flat out fight guys. I know ABQ isn't trying to be mean or a contrarian, but he's a fighter that is in the HoF and every boxing expert believes he should be there. I just don't see somebody being in the HoF if they were a 'pretty good journeyman.'
On a meaningless side note, my 94 year old grandmother got to dance with him a few times.
YR