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Dicky Eklund

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Boxer

The Resume

    (May 9, 1957- )
    Born in Lowell, Massachusetts
    Professional boxer and trainer
    Professional boxing record of 29-10 with four knockout wins
    Won the New England Welterweight Championship (1983)
    Portrayed by Christian Bale in the 2010 film 'The Fighter'
    Nickname is 'The Pride of Lowell'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was infamous for his short-fused attitude.
    He lost his first fight to Sugar Ray Leonard.
    He has a thick Boston accent.
    His addiction to crack cocaine ended his boxing career abruptly.
    He also received a 10-15 year sentence for breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony, kidnapping, masked armed robbery, and several other crimes.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the half brother of Micky Ward.
    After his own boxing career ended, he became Ward's full time trainer.
    His and Ward's inspirational story of fall and redemption were chronicled in a 2010 film that earned two Oscars.
    Upon receiving the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, Bale thanked Eklund, who was sitting in the audience (February 27, 2011).
    He often travels around the United States giving motivational speeches to college students.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 80 Votes: 51.25% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 23.53% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 73.91% Annoying