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Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 04 Sep 2018, 15:21
by jamamb
like coco said there are a lot of succesful fighters whose dads were pros but really had no notable careers to speak of.
robert guerros dad was a 0-7 (6) pro
chad dawsons dad was a 1-4 pro
fernando montiels dad was a 7-10 pro
tony harrisons dad was a 11-7 pro
zab judahs dad was a 1-1 pro
thabiso mchunus dad was a 2-6 pro
2x euro champ lukas konecnys dad was a 22-13 pro who didnt get past national level
ken shiros dad had a decent career and was 20-1 but never got past regional level like his world class son did. funny enough ken is 5'5 but his dads 6'4
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 04 Sep 2018, 17:08
by Michael1988
orbtastic wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 10:34
Michael1988 wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 10:14
I’m no way near as knowledgeable as most on here, not having looked it up, wasn’t Buster Douglas’ dad a pro? Not sure about his résumé
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Here's the article, he was pretty good, records can be deceiving. He dropped MSM and was unlucky to get stopped.
http://a.espncdn.com/boxing/s/1999/1013/111321.html
Thanks for that
Will have to check out a few fights
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 04 Sep 2018, 17:27
by handsofstone
Was reading yesterday that Buster Douglas's old man was a pro
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 04 Sep 2018, 17:45
by Espada
Wally Swift jr?
or achieved the same level?
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 04 Sep 2018, 17:46
by Noxy
handsofstone wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 17:27
Was reading yesterday that Buster Douglas's old man was a pro
That’s right, Jonesy too
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 04 Sep 2018, 18:05
by Loftgroov
Chris Eubank Jnr... obviously
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 04 Sep 2018, 23:32
by tiny_acres
Ray boom boom Mancini
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 00:04
by prewarboxing
Espada wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 17:45
Wally Swift jr?
or achieved the same level?
I was pointing out that Wally Swift Jr and his father could be an example of a father and son who equalled their ring achievements. An example of a potential third thread, Stuarty set up two, where the father was better and where the son was better. My point is that there are some very rare examples where the father and son achieved equality in their success. Jack London senior and Brian London are possibly a second example of this.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 00:28
by armageto
I always thought Cory and a better overall career than Leon.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 03:53
by banjo
jamamb wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 15:21
like coco said there are a lot of succesful fighters whose dads were pros but really had no notable careers to speak of.
robert guerros dad was a 0-7 (6) pro
chad dawsons dad was a 1-4 pro
fernando montiels dad was a 7-10 pro
tony harrisons dad was a 11-7 pro
zab judahs dad was a 1-1 pro
thabiso mchunus dad was a 2-6 pro
2x euro champ lukas konecnys dad was a 22-13 pro who didnt get past national level
ken shiros dad had a decent career and was 20-1 but never got past regional level like his world class son did. funny enough ken is 5'5 but his dads 6'4
Wasn't Zabs dad a pro kickboxer too?
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 04:02
by jamamb
ya i think so
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 07:42
by Bladder
Matthew Hilton (and maybe his paedo brother) eclipsed his father Dave Hilton Sr
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 16:39
by Espada
Couple more unless they already been said
Dean Francis
Anthony Mundine
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 19:16
by tiny_acres
armageto wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 00:28
I always thought Cory and a better overall career than Leon.
Corey's career far eclipsed Leons.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 19:33
by armageto
tiny_acres wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 19:16
armageto wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 00:28
I always thought Cory and a better overall career than Leon.
Corey's career far eclipsed Leons.
Meant to put "had" a better.....
I see these topics here from time to time and nobody ever seems to mention Corey.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 05 Sep 2018, 23:42
by tiny_acres
armageto wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 19:33
tiny_acres wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 19:16
armageto wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 00:28
I always thought Cory and a better overall career than Leon.
Corey's career far eclipsed Leons.
Meant to put "had" a better.....
I see these topics here from time to time and nobody ever seems to mention Corey.
Corey was a damned good fighter.
Way longer prime than the 1 good win Leon.
Who by the way I was always a fan of
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 09 Sep 2018, 13:11
by fanman
Terry Dooley wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 10:16
Andre Ward had a much better boxing career than God.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 09 Sep 2018, 16:01
by Autobarn
rubberneck wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 13:44
Harry Duiven jr’s Pro career certainly eclipsed his father’s...
But not as much as Felix Trinidad did.
Hahahaha, he actually beat his dad I recall.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 09 Sep 2018, 16:40
by Syntax Error
Loftgroov wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 18:05
Chris Eubank Jnr... obviously
Junior is deluded, but even he wouldn't claim that.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 09 Sep 2018, 16:50
by Manchester Massive
Anthony Crolla
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 10 Sep 2018, 16:52
by Bard of Boxrec
Terry Dooley wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 10:16
Andre Ward had a much better boxing career than God.
I heard God was handy on the cobbles though.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 07 Jan 2019, 20:53
by oogiebe
Espada wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 16:39
Couple more unless they already been said
Dean Francis
Anthony Mundine
Just saying, Tony Mundine (from my early days) had a pretty fair career. 80-15-1. Saw him fight Monzon in 1974.
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 07 Jan 2019, 22:41
by oogiebe
Shhhh wrote: ↑07 Jan 2019, 22:35
oogiebe wrote: ↑07 Jan 2019, 20:53
Espada wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 16:39
Couple more unless they already been said
Dean Francis
Anthony Mundine
Just saying, Tony Mundine (from my early days) had a pretty fair career. 80-15-1. Saw him fight Monzon in 1974.
Wow where did U see them?
LOL! Not live. The fight was in Buenos Aires. On TV!..LOL!
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 08 Jan 2019, 05:27
by Steveh583
Anthony mundine
Re: Sons who eclipsed their fathers ring achievements?
Posted: 08 Jan 2019, 07:26
by stujones
kevo wrote: ↑04 Sep 2018, 10:22
Stephen Foster Jnr
I would say pretty similar as a pro being honest. Foster Jnr was the more talented no doubt.