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Micky Ward had a lot of losses and was fed the likes of Augustus, Mayweather and co.. He was brought over here to get Jimmy Neary opened up to the the US market but it went slightly wrong that night.. Ward was a good fighter although I feel the best journeyman of all time must go to Emmanuel Augustus....

Anyone seen that programme about tony booth really interesting he's a funny guy perfect for the job he was doing never took it too seriously but in the documentary they said that came towards the back end of his career. A definite watch for any boxing fan. legend!!!

I'd love to see that, whats it called???

Jeff Thomas wrote: All time- i'd say Paul Wesley. Life and death with Glenn Catley knock out wins over Neville Brown and Paul 'Silky' Jones- in between losing fights to guys with 1-0 records. Class.

Top bloke as well.

He gave a prime Robert McCraken a decent argument for the British title too.

yid14 wrote:I'd love to see that, whats it called???

Can't remember what it was called, think it was on Setanta though.

I alway liked David Jaco for some reason....I think because he doesn't look like a fighter and also faced the top heavies coming up (and got blown out of course). Wasn't his son a prospect? What happened to him?

reggaereggae wrote:I alway liked David Jaco for some reason....I think because he doesn't look like a fighter and also faced the top heavies coming up (and got blown out of course). Wasn't his son a prospect? What happened to him?

He did beat an asthmatic Razor Ruddock though!

JamesH wrote:

yid14 wrote:I'd love to see that, whats it called???

Can't remember what it was called, think it was on Setanta though.

Could have been a contender.

TerribleTerry wrote:

reggaereggae wrote:I alway liked David Jaco for some reason....I think because he doesn't look like a fighter and also faced the top heavies coming up (and got blown out of course). Wasn't his son a prospect? What happened to him?

He did beat an asthmatic Razor Ruddock though!

Good point! But seriously it was the asthma that beat Razor, Jaco would never have done it legitimately!

There's a brilliant thing on Youtube I don't know how to upload it onto here but type in:

'BOXING BOOTH' TONY BOOTH HULL - It's brilliant!!

johnny greaves is a lot better than his record say's

Buck Smith was a brilliant journeyman boxer who upset the apple cart more than once; he knew how to fight, was always in good condition, always gave his best and came to win.

Danni Peret isn't a bad Journeyman for the Heavyweights. He did beat Larry Olubamiwo by 2 rounds

Daniel Peret is an absoloutly awful boxer! Don't know how he beat Larry? Everyother fight I've seen him in he's been dreadful - I'm sure he'll make more trips to this shore to stand there look fat and get beaten up!!!

Billy Waith was the best journeyman of my era.

Ray Fallone was another decent centurion. Waith is an excellent call, Bennie

Dean Bramhald was another who would get in against just about anyone, anywhere. He really knew his way about and made boxing work for him.

Old bones Ian wrote:What about journeymen that became champs,

Freddie Pendleton turned his career around to snatch the IBF lightweight strap.

He was far better than his record suggested.

Carl Allen - and although he wasn't a 'journeyman' as such - how about Alex Penarski?!

Jeff Thomas wrote:Carl Allen had draws with Lee Meager, Colin Toohey and Dave Stewart and wins over Baz Carey and Dazzo Williams. He gave Tyrone Nurse a better fight then anyone else i've seen- he also floored Gavin Rees.

All time- i'd say Paul Wesley. Life and death with Glenn Catley knock out wins over Neville Brown and Paul 'Silky' Jones- in between losing fights to guys with 1-0 records. Class.

he never drew with Dave Stewart.... Stewart beat him 60-54

I must have seen Spitko fight a dozen times and he has never given less than 100%, he's one of my favourites...very durable too.

Gave young Doran a great scrap in North Wales......

Sinan Samil Sam.

In the words of Robin Reid...'never piss a journyman off!'
Britain's 'produced' some great journeymen over the years my favourite like most was Tony Booth...remember on the Calzaghe-Manfredo bill when he was clowning big del boy in front of a packed millenium stadium.
The 2 Smith brothers Ernie (God rest his soul) was a credit to the sport and Billy whose had over 100 now I think. Ojay Abrahams was always entertaining other good solid guys like Brian Coleman, Kristian Laight and Johnny Greaves are miles better than their records suggest!

Christian Solano and Cristian Favela both from 'drug capital' of the world Sinaloa are 2 of the best journeymen in the business. Solano's fought some good fighters including Chavez jr, John O donnell and Saul Alvarez one after another almost decapitating O donnell in a 2 round demolition job.
Favela is a tough mofo never been stopped giving guys like Roman Martinez, David Diaz and Steve Luevano a decent argument on little notice...even holds a win over former champion Willie Jorrin!

The BBBoC or a promoter should organise a 'journeyman' tournament with a Prizefighter or Super 6 format!

what about keith jones .baz carey. Neil simpson they allways gave it ago

tarton terror wrote:what about keith jones .baz carey. Neil simpson they allways gave it ago

Keith Jones was claiming sickness benefit whilst appearing on Sky virtually every week!It made all the tabloids.