"I didn't want to hang around boxing journeymen for twenty fights, " he said.

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Once passed, they were now elevated to the rank of journeymen and could travel wherever there was work, practicing the craft.

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Despite the name recognition a star like Kidd could bring, teams usually opt for ex-players who are more like Thomas: journeymen.

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For journeymen and up-and-comers, California's tax rates can be a major handicap.

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Up until about two weeks ago, Steve Novak was making a strong case for inclusion among the pantheon of Most Forgettable NBA Journeymen Ever.

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On to Saturday and journeymen Anvil christen their first appearance at Donington Park for 27 years by revealing their new album will be called Juggernaut Of Justice.

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They patched up their bullpen with a collection of journeymen and cheap veterans, a group that will likely include Brandon Lyon by the start of spring training.

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Many more were journeymen, like the catcher Moe Berg, who was said to be able to speak six languages and was unable to hit above .240 in any of them.

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That win arrested a worrying run since losing his WBO crown in a unification bout with Haye, with Maccarinelli having suffered two devastating stoppage defeats against three victories over journeymen.

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Now journeymen are following the stars to Europe.

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