Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 06 Apr 2010, 21:19
Who in your view is Spain's greatest boxer in history?
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Spain's Greatest Fighter
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Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 06 Apr 2010, 22:22
Upon reflection I think Sangchilli edges Uzcudun by this much. Surprised that Spain has produced so few great fighters.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 06 Apr 2010, 22:27
I brought Paolino into a tie for 1st!
How about Jose Urtain
kidding
How about Jose Urtain
kidding
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 06 Apr 2010, 22:39
Spain's Greatest Fighter?
Was it El Cid?
Was it El Cid?
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 06 Apr 2010, 23:33
Baltazar Sangchili is my number 1.
Hilario Martinez deserves a shout. Lost alot, but beat Johnny Dundee, Jack Britton, Sid Terris, Manuel Quintero, Joe Glick, Stanislaus Loayza and dropped a hard fought split decision to Lew Tendler.
Hilario Martinez deserves a shout. Lost alot, but beat Johnny Dundee, Jack Britton, Sid Terris, Manuel Quintero, Joe Glick, Stanislaus Loayza and dropped a hard fought split decision to Lew Tendler.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 07 Apr 2010, 09:36
Ignacio Ara had like 180 fights and was never stopped and I don't think he was even knocked down. He had the greatest chin in boxing bar none.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 07 Apr 2010, 21:10
I pick Sangchilli as the best.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 08 Apr 2010, 18:44
Any more votes?
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 08 Apr 2010, 23:08
I'm shocked that the country that produced the Conquistadors has not produced more fighting talent. Was a time when the whole world trembled at their mention.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 09 Apr 2010, 00:37
Same could be said for Italy, though there's is a richer history. Portugal is another like Spain.BoxBuzz wrote:I'm shocked that the country that produced the Conquistadors has not produced more fighting talent. Was a time when the whole world trembled at their mention.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 10 Apr 2010, 21:00
I need at least 30 votes, my friends...30 votes.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 10 Apr 2010, 21:19
Evangilista aint spanish 
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 10 Apr 2010, 21:38
He was born in Uruguay but his whole career was out of Spain. Where he has lived since the early 70s. So he's Spanish alright.
Similar story with Legra
Similar story with Legra
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 10 Apr 2010, 21:58
Broncano wrote:He was born in Uruguay but his whole career was out of Spain. Where he has lived since the early 70s. So he's Spanish alright.
Similar story with Legra
it may work like that in the states,but not europe.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 10 Apr 2010, 22:17
Wasnt Paulino Uzcadun of Basque extraction?
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 11 Apr 2010, 00:58
Yet Evangelista was the European heavyweight champion for a few years.hurlock wrote:Broncano wrote:He was born in Uruguay but his whole career was out of Spain. Where he has lived since the early 70s. So he's Spanish alright.
Similar story with Legra
it may work like that in the states,but not europe.
So by the same logic let's say Joe Bugner was never British...
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 11 Apr 2010, 12:17
correctBroncano wrote:Yet Evangelista was the European heavyweight champion for a few years.hurlock wrote:Broncano wrote:He was born in Uruguay but his whole career was out of Spain. Where he has lived since the early 70s. So he's Spanish alright.
Similar story with Legra
it may work like that in the states,but not europe.
So by the same logic let's say Joe Bugner was never British...
lennox lewis was born here but i class him as canadian, the same i would the tennis player gregg rusedski.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 11 Apr 2010, 13:03
So then, given that place of birth isn't a deciding factor, I must ask what is the criteria? :??hurlock wrote:
lennox lewis was born here but i class him as canadian
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 11 Apr 2010, 15:27
were your raised or your parents ethnicity, from my view.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 11 Apr 2010, 18:57
People can have dual nationalities, you know. It's not an either/or choice.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 11 Apr 2010, 20:01
Exactly, Senor hitman.
I can see how an argument can be made for the "place where you were raised"
But ethnicity? What does that have to do with your nationality?
I can see how an argument can be made for the "place where you were raised"
But ethnicity? What does that have to do with your nationality?
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 12 Apr 2010, 18:55
While far from being a great fighter, Paulino Uzcudun was one tough heavyweight who was able to compete with some success in the United States.
- Chuck Johnston
- Chuck Johnston
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 13 Apr 2010, 19:58
8 more votes, please
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 13 Apr 2010, 20:25
Interestingly enough (or should I say alarmingly?), Castillejo is ahead.
Re: Spain's Greatest Fighter
Posted: 13 Apr 2010, 20:54
By the way, Spani's greatest fighter is:
Jose Manuel Urtain.
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer
Jose Manuel Urtain.
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_ ... &cat=boxer