Like it says in the title, which boxers had the best career after they suffered a first round loss.
Without too much thought, I'd say Floyd Patterson did well after the Liston fights.
Any thoughts fellas? Alp, you must have one or two in that cranium of yours.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 17:29
by skanksta
Amir Khan is the obvious one.
A lot of people thought that "Mairis" Breidis Prescott was the end of him, but his career really took off after that loss.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 17:33
by wouter
John Ruiz, Iran Barkley, Bruce Seldon, Roger Mayweather.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 17:42
by 595179
skanksta wrote: ↑29 Jan 2022, 17:29
Amir Khan is the obvious one.
A lot of people thought that "Mairis" Breidis Prescott was the end of him, but his career really took off after that loss.
I'll see your Amir Khan (good call by the way) and raise you Jack Dempsey. Jack lost in a round to Jim Flynn on his way up and went on to be the man. My late father said Jack threw that fight, but hey, who knows.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 18:17
by Caractacus
how about expanding this thread tp "Best Boxing career after having been knocked out in their first pro fight ?
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 18:20
by 595179
Caractacus wrote: ↑29 Jan 2022, 18:17
how about expanding this thread tp "Best Boxing career after having been knocked out in their first pro fight ?
Let's do it. I'm flexible. Joe Bugner also springs to mind.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 18:24
by skanksta
B Hop lost his first fight didn't he ?
Seemed to be the making of him.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 18:42
by Ambling Alp II
Would probably have to go with Jack Dempsey. Lost to Fireman Flynn in the firs round. (there were allegations of a dive which Dempsey always denied.) Dempsey avenged the defeat beat several contenders and went on to become one of the great heavyweight champions.
Max Schmeling might be worth mentioning. Lost to Gypsy Daniels in the first round. Later avenged the defeat, won the title and later beat Joe Louis.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 18:43
by 595179
Ambling Alp II wrote: ↑29 Jan 2022, 18:42
Would probably have to go with Jack Dempsey. Lost to Fireman Flynn in the firs round. (there were allegations of a dive which Dempsey always denied.) Dempsey avenged the defeat beat several contenders and went on to become one of the great heavyweight champions.
Max Schmeling might be worth mentioning. Lost to Gypsy Daniels in the first round. Later avenged the defeat, won the title and later beat Joe Louis.
I remembered Dempsey, but forgot about Max. I'm sure there is someone at a lower weight, but I can't for the life of me remember who.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 19:08
by littlepug
Not quite what you asked for but the guy that inflicted the 1st and 2nd losses on Roman Gonzales was 0-2-1 in his fist 3 fights with both losses by ko.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 19:19
by 595179
littlepug wrote: ↑29 Jan 2022, 19:08
Not quite what you asked for but the guy that inflicted the 1st and 2nd losses on Roman Gonzales was 0-2-1 in his fist 3 fights with both losses by ko.
Good work Mr Pug.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 19:21
by 595179
littlepug wrote: ↑29 Jan 2022, 19:08
Not quite what you asked for but the guy that inflicted the 1st and 2nd losses on Roman Gonzales was 0-2-1 in his fist 3 fights with both losses by ko.
Also off topic..... David Bey stopped a future undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World in two rounds in his debut.
littlepug wrote: ↑29 Jan 2022, 19:08
Not quite what you asked for but the guy that inflicted the 1st and 2nd losses on Roman Gonzales was 0-2-1 in his fist 3 fights with both losses by ko.
Also off topic..... David Bey stopped a future undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World in two rounds in his debut.
Also…. Juan Manuel Marquez lost his debut by 1st round DQ.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 20:16
by littlepug
Adonis Stevenson lost by 2nd round ko in his 14th fight.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 29 Jan 2022, 22:21
by bwu
Alexis Arguello
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 02:38
by Controversial
Obviously not a "great" but Cornelius Bundrage was 21-0 before being stopped in one by Sechew Powell. Bundrage went on to be IBF champ.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 02:43
by Controversial
Badou Jack was undefeated (16-0-1) and was stopped in one by little known Derek Edwards. Jack went on to win titles and fight some big names and so far has never been stopped since.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 06:32
by Bundana
Several world champs lost by ko in their pro debut, among them:
Miguel Canto
Henry Armstrong
Benny Leonard
Pipino Cuevas
Willie Ritchie
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 07:09
by 595179
One popped into my head this morning. Trevor Berbick got flattened by Bernardo Mercardo on his way up.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 09:39
by bwu
Joey Maxim and Archie Moore both suffered first round knockout losses before they won their light heavyweight championships and challenged for the heavyweight champtionship.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 09:55
by 595179
bwu wrote: ↑30 Jan 2022, 09:39
Joey Maxim and Archie Moore both suffered first round knockout losses before they won their light heavyweight championships and challenged for the heavyweight champtionship.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 10:32
by Coco
Michael Bentt
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 30 Jan 2022, 23:43
by Scypion
Sandy Saddler was stopped in the 3rd round of his second fight. He did pretty well after that and was never stopped again in his next 143 bouts.
Not first round but still...
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 31 Jan 2022, 18:27
by Caractacus
-December 1973-
Earnie Shavers came into this fight with 34 consecutive wins (33 by KO)
and it was HBO's first LIVE "Coast to Coast" Boxing broadcast.
Re: Best Careers After A First Round Loss.
Posted: 31 Jan 2022, 18:46
by Caractacus
Honourable mention-
knocked out in the first round of their second pro fight
( and as far as I know again even knocked off of their feet afterwadrs in rest of their pro career)
Good work Mr Pug.