Most entertaining 30s heavyweight not named Joe Louis?

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    I'd say Sharkey, dude had a unique style that was fun to watch when on form.
     
    Melankomas, Oct 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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  2. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    Max Baer Jr. was pretty entertaining as Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies so I will go with Baer Sr. In all seriousness, I just don't know much about their styles from that era.
     
    Fogger, Oct 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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  3. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Hole in one
     
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Mickey Walker.
     
    janitor, Oct 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Tommy Farr was quite entertaining. Dude did not hold back in any tape I can remember.
     
    Seamus, Oct 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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  6. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    He'd make a good spit bucket carrier for Tye Fields
     
    Journeyman92, Oct 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Entertaining and good across eras are two different things, though I think his fighting spirit would work in any era.
     
    Seamus, Oct 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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  8. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Walcott. He was born over 30
     
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  9. mcvey

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    Probably Max Baer,imo.
     
    mcvey, Oct 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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