Best fighter an Australian has ever faced.

[MidniteProwler]

Originally Posted by StiffJab

I'll throw robbie peden in their with his JMM and Barrera fights

Agree with this...

[JOSEY WALES]

Originally Posted by Rise Above

Paul Ferreri fought Zarate when he was in his prime.

The biggest falling out I ever had with my da was when he wouldn't let me see Paul fight Johnny Owen up in Ebbw Vale , mind you I was a schoolboy in those days and can now see he was right , couldn't then though and was close to tears lol

[JOSEY WALES]

Originally Posted by StiffJab

I'm always quick to correct people when the refer to bugner as "Aussie" Joe

Think the prowler had his tounge firmly planted in his cheek there Jabby .

[Bwgcolman]

So many great fighters that Australian boxers have taken on and unfortunately most Australian boxing fans are unaware of this, they have a better knowledge of Mundine and Green's opponents.

However It would be hard to surpass Thompson vs Duran. Hector fought him in Panama City while Duran was the Lightweight Champion of the world, that would of been an amazing if not terrifying experience. Duran is such an icon, in particular to Hispanic boxers and an idol to so many great boxers and world champions.

[Gorilla Arms]

talyor v mosley

[Rise Above]

Originally Posted by JOSEY WALES

The biggest falling out I ever had with my da was when he wouldn't let me see Paul fight Johnny Owen up in Ebbw Vale , mind you I was a schoolboy in those days and can now see he was right , couldn't then though and was close to tears lol

Sad what happened to Owen, gone too soon.

[JOSEY WALES]

Originally Posted by Rise Above

Sad what happened to Owen, gone too soon.

Yes mate , tragic , Rip Johnny .

[ecto55]

Some good tries.

Re. Richards and Hennebury etc vs Archie Moore, the Mongoose hadn't really hit his straps when he toured Down Under. You could say he was still learning.

Mundine fighting Monzon and Thompson fighting Duran are also great mentions but neither Duran or Monzon then despite their reputations where the undisputed best fighter on the planet at the time. Monzon ruled the middle's, but it didn't translate to ruling the p4p rankings. Similarly, Duran's standing at 135lb's generate alot of publicity but you've got to remember that he never would give Buchanan a rematch at 135lb after having the shit outboxed out of him before winning the title off a low-blow, plus way Estean DeJesus both beat and gave him hell even when losing...shows Duran wasn't dominant at 135.

So for me, the answer has to be Young Griffo fighting Joe Gans three times.

S'pose the next post will ask 'Who is Joe Gans?'!!!

I will add that had the Dave Sands fight come off agaisnt SRR, that'd have to be equel with Griffo-Gans for me.

Interisting thread.

[Rise Above]

Moore was pretty green when he came out here.

Henry Armstrong went on to win his three world titles in three weight divisions within a year of beating our very own Alf Blatch so thats pretty much my number one.

Id completely forgotten about Griffo and his fights with Gans. Definitely up there.

[old man]

Bill Lang fought his share of legendary fighters.

[Bugger]

Originally Posted by old man

Bill Lang fought his share of legendary fighters.

As did Colin Bell - Sam Langford, Joe Jeanette, Sam McVey, Gunboat Smith, Tom Heeney, Gus Ruhlin, Battling Levenski and Dave Smith.

Not too shabby for someone who didnt start to train at boxing till his late 20s.

[darkhorse]

Originally Posted by Bwgcolman

Tony Mundine vs Carlos Monzon would have to rate up near Thompson vs Duran.

..Ron Richards v's Archie Moore..now there's a local champ for you mate..

[swingin]

Originally Posted by fistsof steel

Thompson V Duran is very very hard to beat.!!!!

mundine and monzon also..

[rusty nails]

peden vs berrera
tszyu vs jc chavez
bika vs calzaghe

[ecto55]

Originally Posted by Bugger

As did Colin Bell - Sam Langford, Joe Jeanette, Sam McVey, Gunboat Smith, Tom Heeney, Gus Ruhlin, Battling Levenski and Dave Smith.

Not too shabby for someone who didnt start to train at boxing till his late 20s.

Wow - I think we have a winner.

Looked up his record on Box-wreck, fought Bombardier Billy Wells also....at one stage his opponents in sequence where Sam McVey, some bloke Curren, Joe Jeanette, Bombardier Billy Wells, and then Sam Langford. Chrissakes - what-a-run!!!