An Unprecedented Feat!

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mcvey, Sep 6, 2016.


  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Bob Fitzsimmons pressing his claim for a rematch with Jim Jeffries, took on the number one and two contenders Gus Ruhlin and Tom Sharkey in the space of two weeks.He ko'd Ruhlin in 6 brutal rounds beating him so badly it was thought Ruhlin might die , he then destroyed Sharkey in 2 rounds.Has anyone ever got near to,duplicating such a feat against top contenders in such a short time span? I've certainly never heard of such an occurrence.
     
  2. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    I highly doubt it, certainly not against two highly ranked fellas so close together!
     
  3. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    That's amazing. Matchmaking aint what is used to be.
     
  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Beyond bad @ss.

    I had a Fitz Appreciation Thread on here earlier. People really need to think about him when ranking the All Time Greats. He's up there with Langford, Robinson and Greb IMO.