Best heavyweight to never win a world title?

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  1. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It is. But John Ruiz is still better than Charles Martin!
     
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  2. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    Came here to say ike
     
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  3. West of Hollywood

    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    Jimmy Young.
    Fought at least evenly with Ali and Norton. Could have easily gotten the decision or at least a draw. Dropped Foreman and won the decision. Easily decisioned Lyle twice.
     
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  4. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    An excellent shout, Young is seriously slept on and was a very talented boxer. Beat Lyle twice and Foreman on points.
     
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  5. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was wondering when someone was going to say Jimmy Young, nice one!
     
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  6. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ron Lyle should be mentioned i think
     
    heerko koois, Jan 23, 2024
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  7. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dillian Whyte.

    I'm joking :)
     
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  8. Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Got to be Ken Norton
     
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  9. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    The flipside to this question is just as interesting...

    Who's the worst heavyweight to win a proper belt?

    Or the worst established (ie: non fluke and immediately lost it) heavyweight champion with a 10+ fight reign?
     
    BubblesUK, Jan 23, 2024
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  10. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Good idea, I’ll make a thread on that.
     
    KINGWILDER, Jan 23, 2024
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  11. Niels Probst

    Niels Probst Member banned Full Member

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    Worst? Sorry, sorry, Marchiano... Please, don't murder me, but I really think he was very bad.
     
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  12. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :risas3::banana:
     
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  13. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tua or Ruddock
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Jan 23, 2024
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  14. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I consider him a legit champion but I know he technically didn’t win it in the ring. Even we are discounting that then I have to agree with you.
     
    KINGWILDER, Jan 23, 2024
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  15. ChiefGego

    ChiefGego Active Member Full Member

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    I beat 200 disabled binmen where's my mention
     
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