UK fighters who were most respected by US fans?

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  1. Blofeld

    Blofeld Active Member Full Member

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    Which UK fighters were really rated by US fans over the years?
     
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    Bob Fitzsimmons, Ted Kid Lewis and Jack Kid Berg were definitely really high rated by the US fans.
     
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    Lennox Lewis
     
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  7. mirexxa

    mirexxa Heavyweight Champ Full Member

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    Very few hehe
     
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  8. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT banned Full Member

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    Jimmy Wilde and Tommy Farr?

    At some points during his career I don’t know if Lewis necessarily garnered the respect that deserved from US fans - correct or no?
     
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    Definitely, mate. Or at least should be respected.
     
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    One of THE greatest heavyweight s.
     
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    Think you're right Pug, regarding Lewis.
    It took a long time for some Brits to actually warm to him, I think he won em round eventually.
    But yes, a few on here from the USA have never really taken to him.
    Don't know why, cost he's a brilliant fighter.
     
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  12. Bronze Tiger

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    Lennox Lewis is everything you want the heavyweight champion to be …the guy even looked the part …everything except for being an American
     
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    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Definitely not Ricky Hatton or Joe Calzaghe lol
     
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    He’s more popular post retirement than he was as an active fighter
     
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    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Naseem Hamed could have been the biggest star in boxing…that’s your answer right there
     
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