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The Greatest Fighter Who Never Became Champion?
Posted: 10 Nov 2007, 14:18
by HomicideHenry
As far as Heavyweight goes, I believe Jerry Quarry was the greatest Heavyweight who never won the title.
In general, no question, it was Sam Langford.
Posted: 10 Nov 2007, 14:31
by Expug
Hard to come up with just one.
Billy Graham was a helluva fighter.
Real nice boxer , great chin, a real pro.
Posted: 10 Nov 2007, 17:50
by Minotauro
Sam Langford
Holman Williams
Charley Burley
Lloyd Marshall
Jimmy Bivins
Posted: 10 Nov 2007, 21:08
by Collins2000
Decagon wrote:Minotauro wrote:Sam Langford
Holman Williams
Charley Burley
Lloyd Marshall
Jimmy Bivins
No Eddie Booker?!?!!?!?
Or Bert Gilroy!
Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 00:07
by kovit
"BAAD" Bennie Briscoe
Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 00:48
by elmersalsa
Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 01:33
by dagosd2000
When I was a kid in the 50's Langford was considered by many as the greatest fighter who ever lived.
Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 02:03
by dagosd2000
The Fargo Express,Billy Petrolle. Never got a shot at a title
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Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 14:14
by barry
Sam Langford...hands down!!!
Charley Burley is close as is Lloyd Marshall!!!
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 02:21
by Grant
From a down under point of view. Les Darcy
From my own opinion I think Tony Mundine.
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 00:15
by elmersalsa
dagosd2000 wrote:The Fargo Express,Billy Petrolle. Never got a shot at a title
Petrolle fought twice for the jr welter title. I think he also fought for the lightweight crown as well.
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 10:51
by scartissue
Petrolle lost a 15 rounder to Canzoneri for the title. Also, Grant, if I was leaning towards Aussie's, I like Hector Thompson even better than Mundine. Tremendous fighter and so unlucky to go against the greats. More outstanding contenders, Zora Folley, Jesus Pimental and Joe Medal.
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 13:45
by HomicideHenry
I almost forgot this man, and am surprised nobody mentioned him, considering all he accomplished and done: Jack Blackburn 8)
I would also say 'Barbados Demon' Joe Walcott, but I think he in fact held a title of sorts(?)
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 14:17
by Expug
Three greats who deserve mention:
Charle White
Lew Tendler
Ace Hudkins
Posted: 13 Nov 2007, 21:45
by dagosd2000
elmersalsa wrote:dagosd2000 wrote:The Fargo Express,Billy Petrolle. Never got a shot at a title
Petrolle fought twice for the jr welter title. I think he also fought for the lightweight crown as well.
You're correct about the lightweight title fight. 15 decision loss to Canzoneri. JR. Welter fights? Was one with Johnny Jadick?
