Unlikely British fighters that became world champs

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  1. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Unlikely British fighters to hold a "world title" when i first started gettng into boxing and becoming aquainted with the sport i was willing to learn but even after some time being a supporter of boxing I would discover another Brit that had been world champ that i eithe A) didnt realsie was world champion B) Was a world champion that i was completely unaware of.
    Anybody name some ? Dennis Andries, Gavin Rees, Steve Robinson
     
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  2. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    Gavin Rees was the first name to spring to mind when I read the thread title
     
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  3. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Steve Robinson
     
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  4. Lee Mc

    Lee Mc Boxing Addict banned

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    Gavin Rees, as said above, is the most obvious choice but since the profussion of "World Titles" even James Hare has been one!
     
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  5. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd say Herbie Hide as a heavyweight champ could be one...
     
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  6. GazOC

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    Are we drawing the line at the "Big 4"?
     
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  7. Larryboys

    Larryboys Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ^I would.
     
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  8. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    yes.a popular and big hearted champ too.
     
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  9. Grant1

    Grant1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Barry Jones from Cardiff.

    Lost to Acelino Freitas in his last fight.

    Failed a brain scan and had to retire if I remember rightly.
     
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  10. Grant1

    Grant1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Robbie Regan.
     
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  11. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hmm, I don't know. He was pretty hyped especially with his knockout record and the WBO was lightly regarded back then (When Hide fought Bowe, the American channel showing the fight didn't even mention the belt), so its not surprising he got the title shot and won the belt (especially when you consider the level of opposition he fought - Bentt, who's claim to fame was scoring one of the upsets of the decade over Morrison, and a old Tony Tucker).

    Just my opinion of course :good
     
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  12. 'Ben'

    'Ben' Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Audley Harrison.
     
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  13. 'Ben'

    'Ben' Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Watch this space....
     
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  14. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Good one :good
     
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  15. dondada

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    Glenn Catley.
     
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