Mickey Walker question...

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  1. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At what point in time do you consider Walker's prime? And what weight class? Welter or middle?
     
  2. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think his best years were from 1922-25, where he had a helluva run, largely as a welterweight. 1925 was especially noteworthy, fighting champions in divisions north while remaining "the man" at 147. Overall though, his resume is probably better as a middleweight.