Greatest fighter never to win a world title?

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  1. eminentair

    eminentair Active Member Full Member

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    In the UK Herol 'Bomber' Graham is often given the title of the greatest fighter never to win a world title. Dave 'Boy' Green of course Henry Cooper deserves a mention.

    Sam Langford fought from lightweight all the way to heavy, but never got his shot as the then champion, Jack Johnson.

    There must be a ton of boxers to add to this list....
     
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    stevebhoy87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sam Langford
    Charley Burley
    Holman Williams
     
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  3. §weet §cience

    §weet §cience Doctor of Pugilism Full Member

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    This is a concept that cannot exist in modern boxing.
     
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  4. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ask Martin Murray.
     
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  5. eminentair

    eminentair Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah it's probably more a case of finding the great fighters of old that never got their shot for whatever reason
     
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    victor879 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Already been said, not going to repeat it. First name that came to mind when I saw the thread and it's already been said 3 times....
     
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  7. DirtyDan

    DirtyDan Worst Poster of 2015 Full Member

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    Right now as of today.. probably Matt. People saying he's the best 140 pounder right now, yet hasn't earned a world title yet.
     
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    Sam Langford, end of thread.
     
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  9. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    honourable mention to Packey McFarland after Sammy L. :-(
     
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  10. Shawn Kemp

    Shawn Kemp Guest

    How many of you have seen Sam Langford fight? Only 2 or 3 fights of him recorded right? But because you heard he was great then it must be true right? Because you have to believe what other people tell you.
     
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  11. Derrick_Rose

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    I would throw in David Tua into the discussion. Maybe he wasnt great overall but boy that hook.....Too bad he was so damn short for a HW.
     
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    Im sure he's not the greatest, but in these times of multiplebelts and what not I could never believe Edison Miranda never got to hold one.
     
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    Burley, Langford
     
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    kid azteca
     
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    Michael Katsidis
     
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