Was there a greater moment for Swedish boxing than Ingo's rampage?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Rollin, Oct 26, 2023.


  1. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,178
    6,658
    Nov 17, 2021
    Stopped Henry Cooper, stopped Eddie Machen (taking his 0), and finally took the crown from Patterson. What a time for the Swedes it must have been.
     
    Rollin, Oct 26, 2023
    Rollin, Oct 26, 2023
    #1
    Fergy, Pugguy and Terror like this.
  2. janwalshs

    janwalshs Active Member Full Member

    624
    209
    Feb 19, 2010
    I can imagine the acclaim he must have had not only in Sweden but in all Europe. Unfortunately for him, it didn't last long.
     
    janwalshs, Oct 26, 2023
    janwalshs, Oct 26, 2023
    #2
    Tockah, Dempsey1238, Fergy and 1 other person like this.
  3. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

    8,306
    13,386
    Aug 9, 2021
    Certainly, Ingo's run through the division is highest point for a Swedish fighter. Otto Wallin has a chance to take up residence in 2nd place should he someday win the heavyweight title.
     
    Fogger, Oct 26, 2023
    Fogger, Oct 26, 2023
    #3
    Tockah, Fergy and Pugguy like this.
  4. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

    60,493
    80,716
    Aug 21, 2012
    Haven't seen that sort of thing since the Viking at Stamford Bridge
     
    BCS8, Oct 26, 2023
    BCS8, Oct 26, 2023
    #4
    Tockah, Journeyman92, Fergy and 1 other person like this.
  5. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,718
    3,559
    Jul 10, 2005
    Makes me wonder how highly Ingo would of been ranked after he flatten Patterson the first time. he just said that's it, I am retired lol. A perfect 22-0 record, destory contenders and the champ, and retired on top.
     
    Dempsey1238, Oct 26, 2023
    Dempsey1238, Oct 26, 2023
    #5
    Fergy and Pugguy like this.
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    29,461
    35,974
    Jan 8, 2017
    The fantasy fights between him and Rock would have been wild!!
     
    Fergy, Oct 26, 2023
    Fergy, Oct 26, 2023
    #6
    BCS8 likes this.
  7. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,718
    3,559
    Jul 10, 2005
    Yeah fantasy fight wise, Ingo would be WAY up there. It would be hard to think of him losing to say George Foreman when Ingo lands his right, or blasted Holmes out of there. Today because of his wars with Patterson, we know he is a bit chinny, but just image he just retired after blasted Patterson out in the manner that he did. He be view as some unstoppable god.
     
    Dempsey1238, Oct 26, 2023
    Dempsey1238, Oct 26, 2023
    #7
    Fergy likes this.