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Nominations For....... The Best Debut Win Ever
Posted: 21 Oct 2026, 17:08
by keithmoonhangover
Every boxer has a debut, but who's was the most impressive?
On his debut, David Bey stopped a guy called James Douglas in two rounds. Any other good ones?
Re: Nominations For....... The Best Debut Win Ever
Posted: 21 Oct 2026, 18:27
by overhand_right
John Carlo KOd Leon Spinks in one on his debut.
Re: Nominations For....... The Best Debut Win Ever
Posted: 22 Oct 2026, 06:52
by JC
Clinton Mitchell (of Brooklyn, not the 90s British HW) beat fellow debutant Bernard Hopkins.
Re: Nominations For....... The Best Debut Win Ever
Posted: 22 Oct 2026, 07:04
by keithmoonhangover
JC wrote: ↑22 Oct 2026, 06:52
Clinton Mitchell (of Brooklyn, not the 90s British HW) beat fellow debutant Bernard Hopkins.
Re: Nominations For....... The Best Debut Win Ever
Posted: 22 Oct 2026, 12:10
by Woller
John Odhiambo decisioned british champion Bunny Johnson in his pro debut
Re: Nominations For....... The Best Debut Win Ever
Posted: 22 Oct 2026, 15:00
by overhand_right
Anthony Petis on his pro debut beat... Roy Jones Jr.
Re: Nominations For....... The Best Debut Win Ever
Posted: 22 Oct 2026, 19:35
by writehooks
On Dec. 6, 1964, southpaw Canadian light heavyweight Jean-Claude Roy debuted with an 8-round decision over former British Commonwealth champ and world title challenger Yvon Durelle (89-23-2).