Great Fighter's that are mainly forgotten about today?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Aug 29, 2025.


  1. Bronson666

    Bronson666 Member Full Member

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    Good to see Palomino on a list. A very under-appreciated fighter. I still recall his guest appearance on the old sitcom Taxi. Marvin Johnson was another good call.
     
  2. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes that's a fair question.
    I suppose in this case a fighter that did well, achieved a fair bit, was probably known or fairly well know enough for people of the time to recognise his name or at least his face.
    Someone that did feature highly in the sport back in his time.

    We'd probably recognise the name's on here now, that's what the forum s about, but they're all but forgotten now.
    Hope that makes a bit of sense mate :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Yorbals

    Yorbals Member Full Member

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    Palomino showed in his comeback that he could have been relevant at welterweight for a good few more years if he hadn’t retired.
    A classy and underrated champion, I’ve only watched his fight with Benitez once and remember it being very close. His toughness was underrated as well
     
  4. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Always outshined by Famous Mortimer and Younger Famous Mortimer I. Damn shame. :encama:
     
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  5. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    You dont hear much about Alan Minter.

    Also, not great but very good , and has been forgotten is Wille Quatour. His conqueror Bruno Arcari is semi forgotten too. and Arcari was a world champion.

    You dont hear about Laura Serraon on the women's side, she is in the Hall of Fame. I met her, Super sweet.

    Kid Azteca is pretty forgotten too. Not in Mexico, but here.
     
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  6. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    That fight was so close I dont even dare score it lol. specially when the Benitez and me were friends back in the day! Carlos may have a point when he claims he got robbed in Puerto Rico. Im not sure but he may....
     
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  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes.. I always liked Younger Famous Mortimer though , he had a nice smile and a cheeky wink.
     
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  8. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Mark too sharp Johnson.
     
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  9. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I didn't hear about Minter really much, untill they announced he'd died.
    He had some rough times in his last days apparently.
     
  10. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think it's time to hunt down some Mickey Walker videos. Thanks
     
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  12. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I too learned to forgive and forget his eight counts of human trafficking.
     
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  13. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    For a guy who held the LHW title for 6 years and 8 title defenses, who made the covers of numerous popular boxing rags, Prince Charles Williams almost never gets mentioned.
     
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  15. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    It was all fun and games and no one really got hurt :facepalm:
     
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