Who is the greatest British boxer of all time

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Smirf, Feb 28, 2008.


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  1. Steve Fox

    Steve Fox Guest

    Lewis.
     
    Steve Fox, Feb 28, 2008
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  2. Haye

    Haye Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jimmy Wilde, undisputably.

    Conteh and Buchanan were good, but neither (particularly Conteh) were ever as great as Wilde. Wilde, Lennox Lewis and Ted kid Lewis are all greater than these guys.

    In more modern times, Eubank and Calzaghe were/are underachievers, neither got in the ring with enough great fighters. Calzaghe had the talent to achieve so much more, and could have become the very best British fighter of all time. Similair with Eubank. Both are still among the greats, but not the very best. Benn had a better resume and due to his many epic fights and particularly G-Man, is greater than Eubank, and on a par with Calzaghe, who would overtake him with wins over Hopkins and Pavlik.

    Lewis is greater than Calzaghe, probably always will be. Fitzimmons I do not really count as a Brit. So Jimmy Wilde.
     
    Haye, Feb 28, 2008
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  3. rendog67

    rendog67 The firestarter Full Member

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    favourites benn and hamed
    greatest lewis
     
    rendog67, Feb 28, 2008
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  4. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    It a shame there wern't the sub-Fly divisions in Wildes day but, despite an amazing record, I don't think he achieved enough when compared to some of guys he's up against for 'Best Brit'
     
    GazOC, Feb 28, 2008
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  5. TFFP

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    Jimmy Wilde, without a doubt
     
    TFFP, Feb 28, 2008
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  6. hide

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    herbie hide
     
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  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Looks like we have a nuthugger here :lol:
     
    Beeston Brawler, Feb 28, 2008
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  8. ThePlugInBabies

    ThePlugInBabies ♪ ♫ Full Member

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    i'm sorry, but if you consider lewis a brit then you have to consider fitz a brit.

    although i'm not sure why i'm arguing with you about it as it's a fact that neither of us can change, bob fitzsimmons was british.
     
    ThePlugInBabies, Feb 28, 2008
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  9. Smirf

    Smirf Lets get ready to rumble Full Member

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    On techniquie and skill no one would beat Conteh he was foolish and let the high life take over his boxing career his family also ruined him
     
    Smirf, Feb 28, 2008
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  10. TFFP

    TFFP Guest

    1. Jimmy Wilde
    2. Lennox Lewis
    3. Ted 'Kid' Lewis
    4. Bob Fitzsimmons
    5. Jem Driscoll
     
    TFFP, Feb 28, 2008
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  11. Makaaveli

    Makaaveli New Member Full Member

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    Well.. I think Naseem Hamed was by far the most entertaining boxer who was british.
     
    Makaaveli, Feb 28, 2008
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  12. Joe Pirrelly

    Joe Pirrelly Member Full Member

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    That Hide things funny. Ridiculous in this thread, but i'm glad his names being bounded about (even if it is by a nut hugger) Unfortunately we'll never see him back in the UK to challenge Haye or Macca. Shame.
     
    Joe Pirrelly, Feb 28, 2008
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  13. GABBY

    GABBY Active Member Full Member

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    calzaghe
    Lewis
    Benn
    McGuigan
    Honeyghan
    Dennis Andries
    Alan minter
     
    GABBY, Feb 28, 2008
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  14. TFFP

    TFFP Guest

    Bizarre list
     
    TFFP, Feb 28, 2008
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  15. GABBY

    GABBY Active Member Full Member

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    yeah i know, i was trying to think of boxers that hadent been mentioned, but i still think they all deserve a mention .

    bottom two anyway, nothing wrong with the others .
     
    GABBY, Feb 28, 2008
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