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Consider the plight of the unapologetic action fighter. Members of the blood-and-guts club are cheered. They are celebrated. They make for compelling TV when the mileage on their boxing odometers is comparatively low and they are still capable of dishing out as much or more punishment than they receive. Those who can leaven their natural brawling style with elements of actual ring skill sometimes even have gained admittance into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.