The best heavyweight to never hold a title

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  1. Kissan

    Kissan I respect box Full Member

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    I always thought highly of Alexander Povetkin. In my opinion, in his prime, with the right opponent, he could have held a title in any era. Good engine, good chin, well placed shots, Soviet/Russian school.
    I'm curious what you think.
     
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    He held a title.
     
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    But a minor one.
     
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    Tbf they're all minor ones unless they're the main one.

    No one considered Ray Mercer HW champion of the world when he had the WBO belt.
     
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    Prime Razor Ruddock
    HM - Earnie Shavers ( because of his insane punching power )
     
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    Which one?
     
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    Google it.
     
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    Mercer wasn`t really a heavyweight champ, only lower contenders fought for the WBO back then.
     
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    An interim champ isn`t a real world champ.
     
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