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Colton Orr and John Scott square off in a huge heavyweight hockey fight

Found January 21, 2013 on Diehardsport: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Colton Orr,  John Scott
TEAMS: Toronto Maple Leafs,  Buffalo Sabres
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This was a huge heavyweight fight during the Toronto Maple Leafs-Buffalo Sabres game.  Colton Orr fought for the first time in over a year, but showed that he wasn’t rusty.  Orr is listed as 6’3″ 225 lbs, while John Scott is a towering 6’8″ 255 lbs.  Giving up five inches and 30 lbs was nothing for Orr though as he buckled Scott and brought him to his knees.  With these two playing in the same division, I don’t think we’ve seen the last of this matchup.[Video via: hockeyfights.com]
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