The Greatest Fighter Who Never Became Champion?

HomicideHenry · Post by **HomicideHenry** » 10 Nov 2007, 14:18

As far as Heavyweight goes, I believe Jerry Quarry was the greatest Heavyweight who never won the title.

In general, no question, it was Sam Langford.

Expug · Post by **Expug** » 10 Nov 2007, 14:31

Hard to come up with just one.
Billy Graham was a helluva fighter.
Real nice boxer , great chin, a real pro.

Minotauro · Post by **Minotauro** » 10 Nov 2007, 17:50

Sam Langford
Holman Williams
Charley Burley
Lloyd Marshall
Jimmy Bivins

Collins2000 · Post by **Collins2000** » 10 Nov 2007, 21:08

Decagon wrote:
Minotauro wrote:Sam Langford
Holman Williams
Charley Burley
Lloyd Marshall
Jimmy Bivins
No Eddie Booker?!?!!?!?

Or Bert Gilroy!

kovit · Post by **kovit** » 11 Nov 2007, 00:07

"BAAD" Bennie Briscoe

elmersalsa · Post by **elmersalsa** » 11 Nov 2007, 00:48

Definately, Sam Langford

dagosd2000 · Post by **dagosd2000** » 11 Nov 2007, 01:33

elmersalsa wrote:Definately, Sam Langford

When I was a kid in the 50's Langford was considered by many as the greatest fighter who ever lived.

dagosd2000 · Post by **dagosd2000** » 11 Nov 2007, 02:03

The Fargo Express,Billy Petrolle. Never got a shot at a title

barry · Post by **barry** » 11 Nov 2007, 14:14

Sam Langford...hands down!!!

Charley Burley is close as is Lloyd Marshall!!!

Grant · Post by **Grant** » 12 Nov 2007, 02:21

From a down under point of view. Les Darcy

From my own opinion I think Tony Mundine.

elmersalsa · Post by **elmersalsa** » 13 Nov 2007, 00:15

dagosd2000 wrote:The Fargo Express,Billy Petrolle. Never got a shot at a title

Petrolle fought twice for the jr welter title. I think he also fought for the lightweight crown as well.

scartissue · Post by **scartissue** » 13 Nov 2007, 10:51

Petrolle lost a 15 rounder to Canzoneri for the title. Also, Grant, if I was leaning towards Aussie's, I like Hector Thompson even better than Mundine. Tremendous fighter and so unlucky to go against the greats. More outstanding contenders, Zora Folley, Jesus Pimental and Joe Medal.

HomicideHenry · Post by **HomicideHenry** » 13 Nov 2007, 13:45

I almost forgot this man, and am surprised nobody mentioned him, considering all he accomplished and done: Jack Blackburn 8)

I would also say 'Barbados Demon' Joe Walcott, but I think he in fact held a title of sorts(?)

Expug · Post by **Expug** » 13 Nov 2007, 14:17

Three greats who deserve mention:
Charle White
Lew Tendler
Ace Hudkins

dagosd2000 · Post by **dagosd2000** » 13 Nov 2007, 21:45

elmersalsa wrote:
dagosd2000 wrote:The Fargo Express,Billy Petrolle. Never got a shot at a title
Petrolle fought twice for the jr welter title. I think he also fought for the lightweight crown as well.

You're correct about the lightweight title fight. 15 decision loss to Canzoneri. JR. Welter fights? Was one with Johnny Jadick?