Which heavyweight contenders could have won the title in 5 attempts?

Walcott was 0-4 in title fights before beating Charles.

 

Well I thought Golota beat Byrd & Ruiz, but apparently the judges disagreed.

 

That Ruiz decision had DK written all over it.

 

Jersey Joe Walcott.

I'd also say Ray Mercer.

 

I wonder what Corrie Sanders might have done had he faced more champions.

 

I give Oscar and Jerry, especially Jerry, a small chance of beating Foreman.

If Mitch Green's career had went like it should've, a Bonecrusher Smith could be beaten.

Marvis Frazier against a Tony Tubbs, good possibility, maybe a Trevor Berbick.

Bivins against a rusty Joe Louis, yeah.

Biggs, if he didn't have the drug problem, yeah, I could see him giving Tyson, or even Holyfield a problem.

 

Marvis Frazier vs either Trevor Berbick or Pinklon Thomas for the WBC title around 1985-1986 would have been interesting. Not saying Marvis would win, but he might have had the skills to turn the trick, assuming he didn't get blown out early. Can't see Mitch Green capturing a title, although if he WERE to do so, Smith might have been the only guy around that time who he had the right style to do it against. The only one that I have to disagree with, with any level of certainty is Tyrell Biggs... Drugs or no drugs. Biggs could not take a good shot, had no sting to his punches, was severely intimidated by Mike Tyson, and made the same amatuer mistakes even 10 years into his career.... Biggs was not champion material which is partially why the Duvas dumped him.

 

Sam Langford.

George Godfrey.

Eddie Machen.

Stick-and-move-style Mike Tyson.

 

Carl"The Truth"Williams.