Which boxer(s) progressed the fastest - Page 2

PhillyPhan69 · 08-30-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRed

Has anyone mentioned Dwight Braxton? No amateur experience turns pro, win his title with less than 20 fights in a few years.

You beat us to it!

Legend X · 08-30-2012, 06:12 PM

Joe Louis it is then.

janitor · 08-30-2012, 06:14 PM

Don't forgett Jess Willard!

LittleRed · 08-30-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend X

Joe Louis it is then.

I reckon.

ThinBlack · 10-15-2012, 11:39 AM

Edwin Rosario, Greg Page, and Donald Curry.

Brownies · 10-15-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRed

Has anyone mentioned Dwight Braxton? No amateur experience turns pro, win his title with less than 20 fights in a few years.

Damn, that was my answer ! How can someone learn to bob and weave so effectively in that amount of time ? It's a hard style to perfect !

JWSoats · 10-15-2012, 05:42 PM

Maybe not the fastest, but it's gotta be up there - Mike Tyson. Not sure what his amateur career was, but went pro in March, 1985, then won a title from Trevor Berbick in November, 1986 at the age of twenty.

red cobra · 10-15-2012, 05:45 PM

Wilfred Benitez is the best answer.

Webbiano · 10-15-2012, 05:56 PM

Foreman started amateur boxing in January 1967 I believe. Considering he won the gold in Mexico (September 6

he went from a virtual novice to Olympic gold medalist in just 1 and a half years. Turned pro in 69, then shocked the world by TKOing Smokin Joe in 2 rounds in 72, just 4 years from beginning his amateur career.

Aaron Contreras · 10-15-2012, 08:54 PM

The fastest has to be 'Nipper' Pat Daly. Made his pro debut at just 9 years old (yes, 9 years old) -- and wasn't even training that long. It was within a year, for sure.

Bill1234 · 10-15-2012, 10:01 PM

Jeff Fenech rose to the top very quickly.

Aaron Contreras · 10-15-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill1234

Jeff Fenech rose to the top very quickly.

Nipper Pat Daly received his first title-shot before he was 17. Just saying.

Bill1234 · 10-15-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Contreras

Nipper Pat Daly received his first title-shot before he was 17. Just saying.

That is incredible. It's hard to imagine teenagers being able to swap blows with full grown men and come out on top, even watching how quickly guys like George Foreman were able to easily over power men in their 30s when only in their very early 20s.

Aaron Contreras · 10-15-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill1234

That is incredible. It's hard to imagine teenagers being able to swap blows with full grown men and come out on top, even watching how quickly guys like George Foreman were able to easily over power men in their 30s when only in their very early 20s.

Agreed. Honestly, a bit sick, you know?

He was pushed too far, too soon, and too much. Humans just aren't supposed to be pushed like that.

Ricky42791 · 10-16-2012, 12:40 AM

Tyson youngest heavyweight champion

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Webbiano Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: England Posts: 3,036 vCash: 500	Re: Which boxer(s) progressed the fastest Foreman started amateur boxing in January 1967 I believe. Considering he won the gold in Mexico (September 6 he went from a virtual novice to Olympic gold medalist in just 1 and a half years. Turned pro in 69, then shocked the world by TKOing Smokin Joe in 2 rounds in 72, just 4 years from beginning his amateur career.
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Aaron Contreras Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 250 vCash: 500	Re: Which boxer(s) progressed the fastest The fastest has to be 'Nipper' Pat Daly. Made his pro debut at just 9 years old (yes, 9 years old) -- and wasn't even training that long. It was within a year, for sure.
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Bill1234 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,619 vCash: 1000	Re: Which boxer(s) progressed the fastest Jeff Fenech rose to the top very quickly.
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