What is a really great nickname for a famous athlete?

Here are my 3 favorites:

Charles Barkley - the round mound of rebound
Christian Okoye - the Nigerian nightmare
Jack Thompson (terrible player / great nickname) - the throwin' Samoan

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JSul3 · 70-79

Joe Lewis...The Brown Bomber.

Muhammad Ali....The Greatest.

Rocky Marciano...The Brockton Blockbuster.

'Sugar' Ray Robinson.

originnone · 61-69, M

@JSul3 Ali's is the only one I don't really like that much....though he was....I loved him. It sounds like you like boxing....so...let's try Thomas "hit man" Hearns, Marvelous Marvin Hagler (I think Marvelous was actually his real name). and....that Butter Bean dude.

JSul3 · 70-79

@originnone Like many sports.
Speaking of Ali, me and buddies saw him fight Joe Frazier twice, and George Forman.....pay per view at the local sports arena, not live in person.

originnone · 61-69, M

@JSul3 pretty cool! I saw him on TV against Spinks (Leon), Lyle, Shavers and I think Frazier.