Dubois vs the heavyweight greats

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by JackSilver, May 9, 2026.


How many of the 12 does Dubios beat?

Poll closed Jun 27, 2026.
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    50.0%
  2. 1

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  3. 2-4

    42.9%
  4. 5-10

    7.1%
  5. 11-12

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  1. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its tradition that every time someone wins the heavyweight title to match them with past champs so might as well start at the top with the greats

    Johnson
    Dempsey
    Louis
    Marciano
    Liston
    Ali
    Frazier
    Foreman
    Holmes
    Tyson
    Holyfield
    Lewis


    How many does Dubois beat?
     
  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Everyone but Marciano and Johnson beats him imo.
     
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  3. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That’s some very tough competition. I wouldn’t favor Dubois over any of the guys on the list. These guys weren’t just strap-holders.

    All 12 guys on the list have an argument for being a top 10 all time heavyweight. The only guy that Dubois has faced that’s of similar caliber as these guys is Usyk and he stopped Dubois twice.
     
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  4. PopPellegrino

    PopPellegrino Active Member Full Member

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    Johnson (no chance)
    Dempsey
    Young Foreman
    Marciano
    (This is coming from a fan of Dubois).
     
  5. Boxed Ears

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

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    Harold Johnson is a light heavyweight, mostly. And he doesn't really know how to clinch either.
     
  6. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not in order of course but this should be the true top 12.
    Marciano crushes his heart like an over-ripe grape trampled under so many feet
     
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  7. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This fight should not have changed your opinion of Daniel Dubois when comparing him to other greats.

    Wardley can't win rounds at the top flight.
     
  8. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dubois has shown nothing to considered him vs any great fighter. He is a hard punching heavy bag.