Best African Heavyweight ever?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by JackSilver, Oct 15, 2017.

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Best African born heavyweight?

Poll closed Dec 15, 2017.

  1. Frans Botha

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. Gerrie Coetzee

    4 vote(s)
    12.1%

  3. Pierre Coetzer

    1 vote(s)
    3.0%

  4. Sam Peter

    2 vote(s)
    6.1%

  5. Corrie Sanders

    10 vote(s)
    30.3%

  6. Ike Ibeabuchi

    16 vote(s)
    48.5%

  7. Johnny DuPlooy

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    which African born heavyweight stands out from the rest both in accomplishments and in h2h mode?
     
    JackSilver, Oct 15, 2017
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    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Coetzee did the most, in my opinion. Ike was on his way, then ..........................
     
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  3. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah who knows how far ibeabuchi could have gone. As it is Sanders and Coetzee were probably the best of the bunch.
     
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  4. Howitzer1888

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    H2H, I would say Ibeabuchi. Sanders and Coetzee achieved more though, imo.
     
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  5. Seamus

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    Jimmy Abbott
     
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  6. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    Joshua was born in Watford Hertfordshire Uk. Akinwande was born in Dulwich London Uk.
     
    mcvey, Oct 16, 2017
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  7. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    H2H Sanders was the biggest question mark, followed by Ike.

    Botha was the biggest overachiever.
     
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  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Accomplishment wise it's not even close. Sanders or Coetzee easy. H2H is where it gets tricky... As most of these guys were extremely vulnerable but dangerous operators.
     
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    Akinwande grew up in Africa to be fair.
     
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  10. mcvey

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    But born in London.
     
    mcvey, Oct 16, 2017
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  11. Seamus

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    Mike Schutte deserves a mention.
     
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    Just reread the title...
     
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  13. mcvey

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    Nice to hear from you !
     
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    I was going to say Azumah Nelson, but then I saw "heavyweight". I'll go with Ibeabuchi. Seems a fairly obvious choice, unless I'm missing something.
     
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