Furthest Back British Heavyweight, That Beats Frank Bruno?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    So big Frank takes on all the British Heavyweight s thru out history.
    Who's the furthest back that gets him?
     
  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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  3. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    Fitz (if you consider him a Brit that is, I do personally though I know some don't) has always got a puncher's chance. Not that I would pick him but still.
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I see Ruby Rob as a Brit.
    It's all against him for sure but a punch is a punch is....
     
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  5. Fergy

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    Not one guy before him?
     
  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    Can't think of any. Perhaps Taangstad
     
  7. Fergy

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    The Great British Taangstad?
    Mmm don't see why not :headbash
     
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  9. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    Oh my bad, I thought the title said European
     
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  10. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    If Joe Bugner were prime I could see how his passive style might have neutralized Bruno and perhaps enabled him to win a decision but it’s not something I’d bet money on. Bruno was probably the best heavyweight to come from those parts until Lennox came along
     
  11. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    None of them are getting away from that jab before it does them in .
     
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  12. roeknott

    roeknott 7.12.20 Full Member

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    Joe Bugner, even though Bruno already beat him but,
    Prime for prime, Aussie Joe beats him on points and possibly by late stoppage, say what you like about Joe, he had balls and could fight a bit.
     
  13. BCS8

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    Figg and his cudgels
     
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  14. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Lol there I was thinking you were being a little sarcky..
     
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  15. Fergy

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    He did have a bloody good jab.