I was a great champ like Mike Tyson until I met MY Buster Douglas. I am ?

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  1. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I was a champion every bit as sensational as the heavyweight of later days Mike Tyson, until I met the Buster Douglas of my career who put an end to my great career. I was...?
     
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  3. edward morbius

    edward morbius Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think there would be quite a few who might fit into this class, but I'll say

    Kid Chocolate?
     
  4. 2piece

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    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Terry McGovern?
     
  6. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    Canzoneri and Johnny Jad-ick ??
     
  7. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    sorry...the end of career thing i overlooked.
     
  8. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    without looking...there must be lots of greats who were beaten by a buster douglas level opponent in their last fight
     
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  11. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    My first thought, though I think it is more the case, that he met his Evander Holyfield.
     
  12. Oxygene2

    Oxygene2 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Gerald McClellan...
     
  13. tommytheduke

    tommytheduke Active Member Full Member

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    Max Baer was not a great champion.
     
  14. Ragamuffin

    Ragamuffin Active Member Full Member

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    What weight division Burt?
     
  15. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Good call.