Which Heavy Has The Most Impressive Names On His Resume?

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  1. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    Ezzard Charles' resume is amazing. Thru his first 100 pro fights especially-

    He went 87-12-1 (50) overall and 9-4 (5) in HW World title fights. He faced-

    Ken Overlin L10 and D10
    Teddy Yarosz W10
    Anton Christoforidis KO3
    Kid Tunero L10
    Charley Burley W10 x2
    Jose Basora KO5
    Joey Maxim 5 wins
    Jimmy Bivins won 4 out 5, 1 by KO
    Lloyd Marshall won 2 out of 3, 2 by KO
    Archie Moore 3 wins, 1 by KO
    Elmer Ray won 1 out of 2, 1 by KO
    Sam Baroudi KO10
    Joe Baksi KO10
    Jersey Joe Walcott won 2 out of 4
    Gus Lesnevich KO7
    Joe Louis W15
    Rex Layne 2 out of 3, 2 by KO

    In his 94th pro fight he lost a very close decision to Nino Valdes
    In his 95th pro fight he lost a split-close decision to Harold Johnson

    Coley Wallace KO10
    Bob Satterfield KO2

    In his 98th pro fight he lost a close decision to Rocky Marciano
    In his 99th pro fight he gave Marciano hell before losing, LKOby8
     
  2. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Well past his best ezzard also fought rated guys like John Holman, Wayne Bethea, young Jack Johnson and Tommy hurricane Jackson .....and still held his own even then.
     
  3. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Not really liking Briggs included in there. Maybe only for the fact Foreman got hosed against Briggs who then gave Lewis fits in his very next fight. Other than that...Briggs wasn't much.
     
  4. turnip

    turnip Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ken lakusta as mentioned before. Fought all those big hitters and worked as a bouncer in a Vancouver I think night club chucking out p#ssed up punters.talk about earning your dosh !