Journeymen who became successful

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  1. AliShuffle

    AliShuffle Active Member Full Member

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    Has this happened much?

    'Journeymen' suddenly turning their career around and becoming champions/contenders etc.
     
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  2. The Spider

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    The obvious one was the Cinderella Man, James Braddock.
     
    The Spider, Apr 13, 2013
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  3. ginger warrior

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    How about

    Steve robinson became a good world champ
    Brian vera now consistently winning and working up rankings
    And in britain chris edwards became a tough british champ

    Probaly loads

    Just shows theres time for anyone
     
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  4. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Glen Johnson
     
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  5. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    Jeff Lampkin - there was another Lampkin fighting last night, that's why I came up with him.
     
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    nordend New Member Full Member

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    Johnny Nelson
     
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  7. anj

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    There are SO many in boxing history
     
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  8. welsh_dragon83

    welsh_dragon83 Active Member Full Member

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    johnny nelson lost his 1st 3 fights & 5 out of his 1st 11 but went on to win a wbo tittle defend it 14 times & retire champion
     
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    Emmanuel Augustus
     
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    oibighead G.O.A.T. Full Member

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    Rocky
     
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  11. macalpinerules

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    Toney was a considered a journeyman before he moved up to cruiser. He ended winning fighter of the year not to long after.
     
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    brettcon, Apr 13, 2013
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  13. The Spider

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    Couldn't find him in BoxRec :rasta
     
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  14. macalpinerules

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    Look him up by last name: Balboa
     
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  15. welsh_dragon83

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    got to have the best chin in boxing history :deal
     
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