Who is the most accomplished boxer with a losing record?

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  1. chaunceygardina

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    Should it count when a fighter carries on too long, and tarnishes their prime?
     
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  3. Turnip mk3

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    Buck Smith. Fought anyone any time scored the odd upset .KOed Kirkland Lang was a shock for us British fans . All ways in shape true pro
     
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  4. Smokin Bert

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    Buck Smith was 183-20-2. Hardly a losing record. Honestly, one of the best records in modern history. (albeit most wins were over garbage)
     
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  5. Terror

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    Reggie Strickland could actually fight. There have been recent videos circulation about Jordan Grannum as well which I have enjoyed. The journeyman boxer is interesting and they often carry guys to wins. Demarcus Corley has an up-and-down record but he could give anyone hell on the right night.
     
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  6. Historical boxing society

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    I just came across a rare newspaper photo of Jim Barry. He looks Italian. I don't know his ethnicity (beyond american)


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  7. Turnip mk3

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    Didn't mean disrespect to the guy .
     
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  8. catchwtboxing

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    Well, a couple of cheat answers...

    Paddy Ryan has a boxrec record of 0-2. Not sure how that is derived, as he is probably 8-2, but it's worth a shout.

    Mike Weaver has a positive record, but he has one of the Freddy Pendalton records that is front-loaded and back-loaded with losses.

    Cruiserweight champ Ricky Parkey, who I can't remember for the life of me but stumbled on while I was looking at Holyfield, went 22-20.
     
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