Fighters of today who would best fit in with the "old school" (1950s and earlier) guys

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    What fighters of today would you say would fit in best with the fighters of the earlier half of the 20th century?

    I would say Derek Chisora certainly has to be up there. Tough as old boots, fights the best guys he can get into the ring with him, he gives it his all every time, but he doesn't really seem to care that much about winning or losing, and he doesn't seem to care all that much about money.
     
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    Lemieux. He would be way happier had he fought in the 50s.
     
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    Beterbiev. And any other Boxer who trains like a spartan.
     
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    Emanuel Navarrete.
     
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    Usyk.
     
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    Rosado. He would have 100+ fights on his record by now
     
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    Clenelo he would bribe the mafia lol i mean the judges.
     
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    I always felt like Froch was like a classic fighter in a modern era.
     
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