Hi everybody,

I'm just curious, who are your 5 FAVORITE boxers and your 5 LEAST FAVORITE
boxers of all time? I'm talking about personality wise, or the way they handle
themselves etc., not their style of boxing, but rather the way they connected
(or dis-connected) with you as a fan!

-- The Boxing Guru

I can start this, and I think 5 is a small number but here are my 5:

FAVORITES OF ALL TIME:
1. JOHNNY TAPIA - I've known Johnny since I moved to New Mexico back in 1988,
and he's always been kind to his fans, takes time to sign autographs and visit
with them. Johnny will always have a special place in my heart because when our
Son died in 1998, Johnny called us from Big Bear, CA to see how we were doing
and send his respects.

2. ALEXIS ARGUELLO - I think Alexis always showed respect to his opponents, and
through his personal problems still took time to be polite and kind to the fans.

3. BOBBY CHACON - Even through his personal problems, he was very popular when I
was a youngster growing up in the L.A. area. He always stopped to talk with
people at boxing events and remained friendly throughout his career and after!

4. AARON PRYOR - Aaron was pretty cocky and always played "The Bad Guy" during
his prime boxing career. But he's really proven his self to be an honest and
caring person these days. "The Hawk" has been very active helping others, and
has always responded to my contacts. He's a great story of someone who has
turned their life around. I think the world of him.

5. RAY MANCINI - Ray was always easy to root for. He is friendly and takes time
for his fans too.

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My "Least Fave Five":

1. PERNELL WHITAKER
2. ZAB JUDAH
3. MIKE TYSON
4. NASEEM HAMED
5. LAILA ALI

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How 'bout you?