I was the first boxer to have at least one pro bout...

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  1. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ... in each of 25 consecutive (calendar) years.

    Who am I?
     
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    chatty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I presume it would be too easy to be archie moore who boxed every year from 35 -63. Its a good marker though
     
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    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, you're right, that would be too easy - it's before Archie.
     
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    kmac On permanent vacation Full Member

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    langford
     
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    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Active every year from 1902-1926, Langford just makes the 25-year cut...
    but we're looking for someone even further back.
     
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    heavyweight champ peter maher?
     
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    Bobby Dobbs
     
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    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Maher fought every year from 1887-1911, so he too just makes the cut...
    and unless I have overlooked someone, I believe he was the first:good
     
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    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dobbs had a long career, from 1888 to 1914... but he missed 1907, where he wasn't active. At least no fights have been recorded for him that year - but even if he had been active in 07, Maher would have been the first to make it 25 years in a row.
     
    Bukkake, Jun 19, 2011
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