Who was the greatest "old man" boxer?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ThatOne, Sep 13, 2026.


Who

  1. The Easton Assasin

    4.7%
  2. The Old Mongoose

    55.8%
  3. Big George

    7.0%
  4. B-HOP

    32.6%
  5. Other

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  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Please discuss. Thank you.
     
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  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Easy.

    Archie Moore.
     
  3. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Moore got my vote, he just achieved so much as an "old man" - beating numerous hofers, a lengthy title reign, rising to the top of the hw rankings, & breaking the all-time KO record. I rate him in or around the all-time top 15 p4p on the strength of what he accomplished as an "old man."
     
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  4. awm

    awm New Member Full Member

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    B-Hop and George Foreman deserve a mention as well!
     
  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Moore wasn't just hanging on as an old man, he was still breaking records.
     
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    It’s a very tight race between Moore and Hopkins. I narrowly went with B-Hop but not with any real conviction
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    In fairness so was Hopkins. He is the OLDEST man in any weight class to win and hold a world title
     
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  8. Boxing GOAT

    Boxing GOAT Active Member Full Member

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    Moore tops the list for me.
     
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  9. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Walcott deserves a mention no?
     
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  10. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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  11. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It won't let me add any more choices
     
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  12. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    A 46 yr old Roberto Duran beat Jorge Castro who was himself 18 months removed from holding the WBA middleweight belt and a few months from beating the excellent Reggie Johnson.
     
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  13. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hopkins wins over Moore because he broke the 50 barrier and didn't have a medical reason to explain his longevity.

    Fitz, Goddard and Peter Felix should be given flowers for breaking the 40 barrier so early. These are guys who are older than the written rules of their sport.
     
  14. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Mongoose aged like fine wine.
     
  15. DavidA

    DavidA New Member Full Member

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    I have to go with Archie Moore.