Who is the oldest pro debutant...

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  1. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ...who would go on to fight for a world title, recognized by BoxRec?
     
    Bukkake, Jul 11, 2011
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  2. TonyCamonte

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    There are probably older guys, but to start it off:

    Matt Skelton was 35 when he turned pro.
     
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    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes he was - 35 years, 9 months.
    And unless I have overlooked someone, I do believe this is the right answer:good
     
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    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Considering Sonny Liston was said to be 50 when he lost to Ali then he must've been about 40 when he turned pro.:hey
     
    young griffo, Jul 12, 2011
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  5. jowcol

    jowcol Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know about these old guys but Radamacher belongs in the mix...he fought for the world title in his
    first pro fight...
     
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  6. Unforgiven

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    Yes, but there are rumours he boxed professional in the late 1930s, and took up boxing again later on in jail c. 1950.
     
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  7. My dinner with Conteh

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    Skelton's title was the equivalent of the Leyland Daf Trophy in football.
     
    My dinner with Conteh, Jul 15, 2011
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