The Ref’s post got me to looking around for some old school fight videos. Naturally, I went to You Tube. Any fight fan should be very familiar with this site by now. I found a dandy out there. The Grim Reaper is in there, as is Bob Probert. There is a great tilt where GB favorite Gordie Dwyer gets knocked senseless (win some lose some eh?) This video features an all time great one punch from Aaron Downey on Jesse Boulerice. Enjoy boys. Opening night is almost here.
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That is an amazing collection. One of the best I’ve seen. Gordie had a shitty grip on the jersey. Couldn’t land anything.
Walked right into the boom too. I spent a good two hours drinking brew and watching old fights on You Tube last night. As such, I am taking MOL to a nice dinner as punishment.
Yeah. I know how much she loves the New London Style Pizza on 2A in Acton. Make mine a large turkey, toasted.