fighter who had the most title shots without winning a title

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  1. boza81

    boza81 Member Full Member

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    With the profileration of titles today, and the political nature of the various world boxing organizations, it is not uncommon for a fighter to get multiple title shots. Victor Polo had five shots at a world title and came up short each time. He lost to Manuel Medina, Juan Pablo Chacon, Derrick Gainer and Juan Manuel Marquez. He drew with Scott Harrison. Polo seemed a solid fighter, who came close but couldn't quite get over the hump. Can anyone name another fighter who got 5 plus shots at a title and never won.
     
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  2. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mitsunori Seki and Yaqui Lopez also had 5 title shots - without ever winning a world crown.
     
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  3. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think Juarez has had six.
     
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  4. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Andy Golota is up there......

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  5. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Herol Graham.
     
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  6. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, Rocky Juarez fought 6 times without winning a title.
     
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  7. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One of Juarez's 'shots' was at an interim title. He's had 5 legit (or as near to legit as your going to call the mess we have today). Having said that, Juarez will probably break the record. He has the right connections but comes up shy every time. Another fighter with 5 is Lionel Hernandez of Venezuela.

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  8. boza81

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    I forgot about Lionel Hernandez. Being, from Venzuela, he would be a WBA favorite. I rembember he lost to the well-protected Samuel Serrano in the late 1970's.
     
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  9. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Betulio Gonzalez and Barkley must have a few.
     
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  10. Il Duce

    Il Duce Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How about the 'worst' fighter to get the most title shots.
    Brain London (2)
    vs. Floyd Patterson {1959}
    vs. Muhammad Ali {1966}
     
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  11. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They both won Titles
     
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  12. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Talking about Alan Rudkins 3. They were all for the undisputed title, can that count as 6 then..
     
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  13. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Booooo I wanted too say that:lol:
     
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  14. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  15. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I was going to say Bruno, but he did win it in the end
     
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