Greatest fighters that were never stopped

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  1. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    This is fighters who have unblemished KO records and were never stopped in any form as pros.

    So no Sam Langfords, Harry Greb, Sugar Ray Robinsons or Muhammad Alis on this list.

    Who do you think are the greatest fighters who were never stopped in their whole careers?
     
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  2. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hagler
     
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  3. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Can we cut Ali a break? He wasn't even in a condition to go for a walk, let alone get in the ring, and it was his corner who threw in the towel.
     
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  4. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    HOFers with at least 100 pro fights, who were never stopped inside the distance:

    Gorilla Jones 174
    Panama Al Brown 163
    Joe Lynch 159
    Kid Gavilan 143
    Mike Gibbons 132
    Billy Graham 126
    Duilio Loi 126
    Packey McFarland 113 (added by Flo Raiden)
    Pancho Villa 104
    Carlos Monzon 100


    NB: Jimmy Goodrich is the world champion with the most pro fights (195) without ever getting stopped - but of course he's not a HOFer!
     
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  5. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Posts like these let me know how much I don't know about the boxing of yesteryear :confused:
     
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  6. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    No, we can’t - sorry.
     
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  7. ThatOne

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    I believe the Ali of the second Spinks fight goes the distance with Holmes and even has some moments.
     
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  8. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Brilliant stuff as always, Bukkake!
     
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  9. My dinner with Conteh

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    No. He doesnt feature here.
     
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  10. Flo_Raiden

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    Barney Ross had 82 wins with 4 losses with no stoppage losses.

    Charley Burley had 83 wins, 12 losses and was never stopped once.

    Gene Tunney had 82 wins and only 1 loss by decision to Harry Greb.
     
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  11. AwardedSteak863

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    Add James Toney to the list. He was never stopped despite competing into his 40's and several weight classes over his natural weight. Hell, he even tore his bicep in half in a fight with Rydell Booker and one with one hand while in horrible pain.
     
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  12. Vic-JofreBRASIL

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    Billy Graham was never down for a count or so I heard. Right ?
     
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    Rocky Marciano...
     
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  14. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thanks - much appreciated.
     
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  15. Flash24

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    Hagler was my 1st thought, someone beat me to him.
     
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