British fighters who had success at age 40+

[Michael bennt]

Have there been many?

[pyenest77]

Andries, Skelton possibly a few more?

[stevieb_8006]

carl thompson

[milpool]

Audl...actually, I can't think of anyone!

[stevieb_8006]

wasn't Johnny nelson an old boy?

[cakes]

Ryan Rhodes he'll be a top trainer at 40+ lol been watchin his last few fights against J Moore and Canelo what a warrior he was he's got some good kids to look out for too ROSS tHE BOSS only 1 of many xx

[hurlock]

Terry Dunstan. It depends on what you deem as successfull, because there's loads of keyboard warriors on here that's never stuck a glove on with high expectations!!!

[lillywhite14]

Terry Dunstan. It depends on what you deem as successfull, because there's loads of keyboard warriors on here that's never stuck a glove on with high expectations!!!

Success in my eyes is challenging for a British title. Its all relative though. Some seem to think that if you don't win a world title you were a failure! Winning a British title is a massive achievement in my opinion.

[palooka]

Terry Dunstan. It depends on what you deem as successfull, because there's loads of keyboard warriors on here that's never stuck a glove on with high expectations!!!

Success in my eyes is challenging for a British title. Its all relative though. Some seem to think that if you don't win a world title you were a failure! Winning a British title is a massive achievement in my opinion.

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Matt Skelton?

[lillywhite14]

Skelton had a great career.

When "officially" over 40 he was Commonwealth champ, won a Euro belt and challenged for the heavyweight title. Chances are he was probably well into his 40's at that stage!

[Pugilist-specialist]

Junior Witter is 40 and a win on Saturday should put him back in the mix for a British title.

[handsofstone]

Junior Witter is 40 and a win on Saturday should put him back in the mix for a British title.

Please no.........aaaaaaaggggggggghhhhh

[lefty]

Skelton had a great career.

When "officially" over 40 he was Commonwealth champ, won a Euro belt and challenged for the heavyweight title. Chances are he was probably well into his 40's at that stage!

He was 60 in reality i reckon

[Pugilist-specialist]

Junior Witter is 40 and a win on Saturday should put him back in the mix for a British title.

Please no.........aaaaaaaggggggggghhhhh

Oh yes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UMY1mDxe_c

[hurlock]

Terry Dunstan. It depends on what you deem as successfull, because there's loads of keyboard warriors on here that's never stuck a glove on with high expectations!!!

Success in my eyes is challenging for a British title. Its all relative though. Some seem to think that if you don't win a world title you were a failure! Winning a British title is a massive achievement in my opinion.

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Matt Skelton?

You have to be pretty decent to get a license

[bripez]

Success in my eyes is challenging for a British title. Its all relative though. Some seem to think that if you don't win a world title you were a failure! Winning a British title is a massive achievement in my opinion.

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Matt Skelton?[/quote]

You have to be pretty decent to get a license[/quote]




I am not sure about that mate, but I do agree that a British Title is a massive achievement - although try telling the likes of Bellew and Smith that and they will react like you told them that had a half incher.

These days (just like all footballers are "legends") it seems that all boxers have to be "world class" and anything less is an insult.

By definition, world class should be reserved for those at the very top of their game.

[Parson Cross]

Johnny was a few months short of his 39th birthday when he had what transpired to be his final fight.
Having said that he had a resounding points win over the ex Rugby League player Dean Sampson yesterday ! Not bad at 47.

[the truth]

Joe bugner

[Pugilist-specialist]

Witter achieved his 43rd win last night as he closed in again on the British title.

[lefty]

Witter achieved his 43rd win last night as he closed in again on the British title.

Against a journeyman though wasnt it?

[mickey1975]

I don't think Witter could afford to pack in. Nobody is going to want to fight/watch him go for the British again though.

[Pugilist-specialist]

I don't think Witter could afford to pack in. Nobody is going to want to fight/watch him go for the British again though.

You're wrong there mickey.

[lefty]

I hope Witter does have success as he seems like a decent fella and he didnt really get the breaks he deserved in his prime because his style wasnt attractive enough for some.

[mickey1975]

I don't think Witter could afford to pack in. Nobody is going to want to fight/watch him go for the British again though.

You're wrong there mickey.

I'm not. I'm sure you and his own circle would love to see it but in general, the public aren't hungry for another Witter fight. He's simply not fan friendly.