{"id":863,"date":"2016-06-20T16:06:50","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T16:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/?p=863"},"modified":"2016-06-24T15:21:59","modified_gmt":"2016-06-24T15:21:59","slug":"8-famous-best-boxing-nicknames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/8-famous-best-boxing-nicknames\/","title":{"rendered":"8 of the Most Famous and Best Boxing Nicknames"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-864\" src=\"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Anthony-Joshua-2016-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Joshua in the ring before the IBF Heavyweight World Championship title bout against Charles Martin at the 02 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo : Nick Potts \/ PA Images \/ Icon Sport\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Anthony-Joshua-2016-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Anthony-Joshua-2016-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Anthony-Joshua-2016-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With Anthony Joshua\u2019s much anticipated World Heavyweight Title defence this weekend, and with Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko\u2019s rematch in a few weeks, we look at the boxers with the best nicknames. I hope you\u2019ll agree that there have been some brilliant nicknames over the years.<\/p>\n<p>If there are any boxers reading this, please don\u2019t hurt me!<\/p>\n<p>Now. For the thousands in attendance and the millions reading around the world on NetBet Sport, LET\u2019S GET READY TO RUUUUUMMMBBBLLLEEE!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/banners.livepartners.com\/click.php?z=30077&amp;events=BlogJoshuavsBeaz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-945\" src=\"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/joshua-300x120.png\" alt=\"joshua\" width=\"600\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/joshua-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/joshua-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/joshua.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>\u2018Iron\u2019 Mike Tyson<\/h4>\n<p>He was The Baddest Man on the Planet in the 1990s when he famously bit Evander Holyfield\u2019s ear off in the middle of a fight. His facial tattoo makes him one of the most recognisable faces in the world.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 31.25% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCqhqHyN66f\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Mike Tyson (@miketyson)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-03-07T20:01:15+00:00\">Mar 7, 2016 at 12:01pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Tyson Fury, the Gypsy King<\/h4>\n<p>\u201cI am a Gypsy King, king of all gypsy men.\u201d Fury proclaimed this shortly before beating Klitschko in their first battle. The current WBO and WBA Heavyweight Champion puts his belts on the line again on 9th July.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BFkEtXkSI8w\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-05-18T21:27:01+00:00\">May 18, 2016 at 2:27pm PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Wladimir Klitschko, Dr. Steelhammer<\/h4>\n<p>Known as Dr. Steelhammer, Klitschko has possibly the best nickname from any sport. The Ukrainian is the second longest heavyweight champion of all time and has the record of ending undefeated streaks, with 12 victories.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCsOsMwO7NR\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Wladimir Klitschko (@klitschko_official)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-03-08T11:53:59+00:00\">Mar 8, 2016 at 3:53am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Vinny \u201cThe Pazmanian Devil\u201d Paz<\/h4>\n<p>The Pazmanian Devil fought across three weight divisions over a 21 year boxing career that ended in 2004. The man from Rhode Island couldn\u2019t have hailed from anywhere further away from Tasmania, but his nickname is just as memorable as his 30 knockouts in 60 fights.<\/p>\n<h4>Juan &#8220;The Hispanic Causing Panic&#8221; Lazcano<\/h4>\n<p>Lazcano\u2019s nickname is probably more memorable than his career. He lost to Ricky Hatton in a one sided fight in 2008 and hasn\u2019t been seen since. He does however have an impressive 37 wins, with 27 of them coming via knockout.<\/p>\n<h4>\u201cPretty Boy\u201d Floyd \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather<\/h4>\n<p>The man that every boxing fan loves to hate. His mind games and trash talking are legendary, but don\u2019t endear him to popularity, nor does his knockout of Oscar De La Hoya, who lowered his guard before taking a left hand. However, he is one of the most successful boxers of all time, with a record of 49-0.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-_4_aKR3TD\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-12-07T17:03:36+00:00\">Dec 7, 2015 at 9:03am PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Manny \u201cPac-Man\u201d Pacquiao<\/h4>\n<p>Known as Pac-Man, his long awaited fight with Mayweather took place in 2015, but was regarded as a major disappointment. He\u2019s adored in his home nation of the Philippines and currently serves as a Senator in their Congress.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5654450262% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BGZoaNZOd_p\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-06-08T16:38:44+00:00\">Jun 8, 2016 at 9:38am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Nikolay Valuev, the Beast from the East<\/h4>\n<p>The Beast from the East definitely lives up to his name. The Russian was 7 feet tall, with a reach of 85 inches. His final fight saw him lose to David Haye in 2009, but his record of 50 wins in 53 fights ensures that The Beast won\u2019t be forgotten anytime soon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 39.7685185185% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BFPZjS0HxV-\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by \u041d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u0439 \u0412\u0430\u043b\u0443\u0435\u0432 (@nickvaluev)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-05-10T20:45:06+00:00\">May 10, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DominicTrant\">Words by @DominicTrant<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Anthony Joshua\u2019s much anticipated World Heavyweight Title defence this weekend, and with Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko\u2019s rematch in a few weeks, we look at the boxers with the best nicknames. 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