who was the most talented/skilled black fighter to come out of england

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by IRONSENSE2002, May 2, 2011.


  1. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    Shocker! :yikes

    That's more like it...:good
     
  2. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    McMillan was a beautiful boxer dude.
     
  3. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    I know that mate, just playing with ya. Shocked you mentioned Sweet C before Eubank...;)
     
  4. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    When he'd double his jab and put a sneak right behind it he was slick and his footwork was slick on the back foot laterally, the flashiest of flurries
     
  5. David the

    David the Fat Bastard Full Member

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    if were letting Scots in how about Kirkland Laing ,born in Jamaica
    and British as .......

    Now theres the best skilled/ talented IC3 British /English /Scottish /Welsh whatever fighter ever
     
  6. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Errol Christie was absolutely terrific, just didn't have punch resistance or world-class traits in things like strength and concentration
     
  7. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Laing is overrated IMHO. Beat one world class (admittedly ATG) guy, an unmotivated Duran, and lost to a **** load of domestic/ European level fighters.
     
  8. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    In terms of just talent, Herbie Hide maybe deserves a mention for his hand speed for a heavyweight
     
  9. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    With Herbie Hide the only thing that appeared slick was the slippery slope he was on when somebody touched that chin. He was mostly just an athlete with a huge punch, not that talented boxing skill wise IMHO.

    Probably Conteh or Watson as technicians.
     
  10. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    id say lewis. im taking into consideration his size as this would greatly affect his speed, agility, stamina, co-ordination etc Nevertheless, on top form, he was probably the most well rounded and greatest super heavyweight.
     
  11. David the

    David the Fat Bastard Full Member

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    Totally agree ,always looked like he wanted to be somewhere else ,but had shitloads of natural talent and skill
     
  12. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Why I said just talent not skill

    Hand speed is a talent
     
  13. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I think Graham was more awkward than anything with the low-handed switch-hitting, moving and grabbing and turning etc

    Personally

    Evasive, sure
     
  14. IRONSENSE2002

    IRONSENSE2002 muslim and proud Full Member

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    steve robinson was pretty solid he'd definitely be considered world class in todays standards
     
  15. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Joe Calzaghe for me ;)