30 Sports Figures You'd Want on Your Side in a Brawl

Both the NBA and the NFL are locked out. The NHL is in the middle of the offseason, and the MLB is about to start off the second half.

Needless to say, things are a little bit slow in the sports world right now.

So, why not start a fight!?

That’s right folks; I am encouraging you to go to your local bar, pub, back alley or fight club and get yourself into a brawl.

While you’re at it you might want to consider tracking down these 30 athletes who you’d want on your side:

Disclaimer: Bleacher Report is responsible for any brawls that break out because of this slideshow.

30. John Daly

Daly is known for his party attitude, crazy clothes and big gut on the golf course.

I dare say all those things, plus his clubs, would come in handy during a fight.

I also dare say John Daly is a veteran bar fighter.

29. Plaxico Burress

If you ever needed to accidently shoot someone in the leg...

Plax is the guy you want on your side!

28. Jim Harbaugh

Harbaugh looks to be in pretty good shape for a coach.

He could probably throw a few back and throw a few down if need be.

Plus, he could sternly yell at the other guys!

27. Tom Thibodeau

Thibodeau looks more like a mob boss than a basketball coach.

That being said, he still is a big built man.

Why fight when you can put out a hit?

Call in the favor...

26. Abby Wambach

Wambach is arguably the best female soccer player in the world.

She could also beat up about 99 percent of our male readers.

25. Ozzie Guillen

Guillen is a hot head of epic proportions.

Exactly the kind of guy you want covering your back in a brawl.

He'll start it, finish it, and then tell you all about it on Twitter.

24. Jozy Altidore

Jozy's got the speed of a track star and the quickness of a boxer.

He's also jacked. I wouldn't want to fight him.

If ya can't beat em, join em...

23. Maria Sharapova

She'll lure you in with her good looks, and then beat you into a pulp.

Scary beautiful.

22. Kevin Garnett

Garnett is a lot of bark and not a lot of bite, so if you could get past that fact I think you could certainly find good use of him in a brawl.

I mean, would you really want to run across this guy in a dark alley?

Didn't think so.

21. Stephen Jackson

You don't get the nickname "Wacko Jack-O" for nothing.

He'd be perfect for a fight between fans in the stands!

20. David Ortiz

Chances are you wouldn't even have to fight with Big Papi on your side.

This is one intimidating figure...

19. Prince Fielder

Give Fielder a bat and watch how quickly your foe's will run in the opposite direction!

That's a whole lot of man on deck ready to take off your head.

18. Ben Roethlisberger

Word on the street is that Roethlisberger knows his way around a bar.

If somebody gives you trouble just have Big Ben have his security guards take care of the situation.

17. Serena Williams

My gosh, i'd be running the other way if Serena was angry at me!

16. Kendrick Perkins

If the scowl doesn't do you in perhaps his brute size and strength would do the trick.

15. Miguel Cabrera

Cabrera has now been in trouble with the law two times for drinking.

His latest episode had him threatening everybody from people at a restaurant to the police trying to arrest him later down the road.

I don't agree with his actions, but I can't deny the fact that I wouldn't want the big man covering my back.

14. Kevin Youkilis

You ever see a clip of Kevin Youkilis charging the mound?

Transfer that to a dark alley and you'll understand why he's on the list.

13. Delonte West

Back in 2009 West was arrested after being pulled over for speeding on a motorcycle.

It wasn't the speed that got him in trouble though.

Police found two loaded handguns and a shotgun in a guitar case on him.

Need I say more?

12. Shawn Thorton

Thorton will go after anybody anytime.

Perfect for a good bar fight!

11. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Tsonga brings the thunder on the court and has a flair for the dramatic.

He is also built like a tank.

10. Colton Orr

Oor is one of the hardest hitters in the NHL and throws a hay-maker of a punch.

He's like a hockey player/boxer combination, which makes him extremely dangerous.

9. Carl Edwards

This NASCAR bad boy is never afraid of a fight.

His value in a brawl increases because he can drive the getaway car when the fuzz hits the scene.

8. Clay Guida

Look at this freaking picture.

Just look at it!

I rest my case...

7. Brock Lesnar

Lesnar may be one of the most intimidating people on the face of this planet.

If he was brawling on your side you could just sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Much cheaper than paying to watch on TV!

6. James Harrison

The NFL's hit man would rather knock your head off than give you a smile.

His recent quotes in Men's Journal are also quite frightening.

All in all Harrison is one dude I want no part of. Ask the Commish.

5. Clay Matthews

Clay Matthews is a straight up beast.

Pretty soon Clay Matthews jokes will start to rival Chuck Norris jokes.

Right now he seems to be content winning Super Bowls and sacking quarterbacks, but I wouldn't bet against him in a brawl.

4. Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis absolutely kills people on the football field.

I wouldn't want to know what he would do in a fight.

Best to have him on your side...

3. Ndamukong Suh

When Suh plays football he literally wants to rip the head off of his opponents.

I assume he would do the same when the going meets the tough.

Just ask Jake Delhomme.

2. Metta World Peace (Ron Artest)

Metta World Peace in a brawl? Say it ain't so!

Seriously, even though Mr. Peace has supposedly turned over a new leaf, it's hard to forget the brawling skills that he showed us at the Palace of Auburn Hills all those years ago.

I guarantee you he's still got it.

1. Mike Tyson

He'll eat your children and bite off your ear, and then he'll go play with pigeons?

Birds aside, you would be lying if you said you didn't want Tyson by your side in a fight.

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