Who was the most popular boxer to never win a world title?

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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Same with Frank Bruno.

    Poor Lennox Lewis was actualy good and people still loved Bruno more.
     
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  2. essexboy

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    Thats what I was saying. Weird huh?
     
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  3. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joe Bugner was never forgiven for beating Henry by the British public
     
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  4. essexboy

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    Very similar situation the Cooper-Bugner, Lewis-Bruno one. Although the gulf in talent wasnt as divided as Lewis-Bruno we tend to shun anyone that beats someone likeable no matter how shite they are. Not calling Cooper and Bruno shite of course....
     
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  5. cubex

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    Was Langford popular?
     
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  6. janitor

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    He was big boxoffice if that counts.
     
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  7. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, that is rather strange. Lennox Lewis was the best Heavyweight boxer to ever be born in the present day United Kingdom, and is certainly a likeable fellow...a great champion and a class act all the way...in my opinion.
     
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  8. TBooze

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    I am guessing Butterbean and Wepner are up there.

    For us Brits it was Sir 'enry
     
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  9. BENNY BLANCO

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    I have to go with Tua also, the guy got a mention on Family Guy episode.
     
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  10. rekcutnevets

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    If it isn't Gerry Cooney, it's Eric Esch.

    Cooney is as near a household name for challenging contenders as I can come up with.

    Tons of people know who ButterBean is.
     
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  11. MRBILL

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    Jerry Quarry and Gerry Cooney...........:good

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    Howard Davis:deal
     
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    Jerry Quarry,Oscar Bonavena
     
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    Chuck Davey
    Gerry Cooney
    Sam Langford

    Luis Firpo, a demi-god in his own country, even has a football club named after him.
     
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    Billy Graham
     
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    How did the British public feel about Lewis beating Gary Mason, if you recall?
     
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