Furthest Back British Heavyweight, That Beats Frank Bruno?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Old Figg..
     
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  2. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes it's been talked about before, prime for prime. And if Joe could take Frank deep in to a fight and show plenty of confidence, then I'm not writing him off fully.
     
    Fergy, Jul 18, 2024
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    It's really which Joe turns up.
     
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    Tom Johnson (b.1750 d.1797)
     
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    Farr, Woodcock, Cooper and Bugnar, are the best bets.
     
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    Jim Figg would beat everyone
     
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    Tommy Farr
     
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    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A Brit on Brit matchup? I hope there's a battalion of janitors on hand to wipe up all the broken glass...
     
    bolo specialist, Jul 18, 2024
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    If his only plan is to stick a jab in their face, then he isn't going to get very far.
     
    janitor, Jul 18, 2024
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    At your service.
     
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    How long until this thread turns into a pissing contest of who can name the most obscure LPR Brit?
     
    Dorrian_Grey, Jul 18, 2024
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    I think that we need to define the question a bit better.

    If LPR rules are included. then some very early fighters might beat Bruno, simply due to familiarity with teh ruleset.

    If it is Queensbury only, then if might take a while for a quality fighter, who id big enough to beat him to emerge.

    Personally I think that when we get to Tommy Farr, we have a guy who is significantly better, and big enough.
     
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  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Ha ha ha I get it....you mean British fighters have weak punch resistance....ha ha ha
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 18, 2024
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I was just watching Farr vs Louis last night
     
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  15. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I see it like this too,Fergy. Bugner would stand a good chance.
     
    Stevie G, Jul 18, 2024
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