something to think about this one. I'm reading through the other nominations thinkig yep, yep, yep
I agree about Pimental but I think Zarate did beat quality fighters even if he did beat quite a few fighters with losing records.
I think Duran would attest to that.
He's already had a mention but I've got to mention him again. My dad, Alan Rudkin had to fight 3 great champs in Fighting Harada, Lionel Rose and...
Charlie devil Green
be honest, I didn't know her myself but they were good friends of my mum and dad. She was a big part of the boxing scene back then when women...
Mitsunori Seki
Never seen it but I remember Kiko was getting quite a bit of attention leading up to it. Think it was Davila's 4th attempt at the title. Remember...
Was Beryl there then?
In 1942 I think Charley was far from past his best at 24/25 with plenty of good wins left in the tank while Ray was still a welterweight at 20/21....
Top contender but got his shot when probably past his best. Best win he had was against Mimoun Ben Ali in a real war. For me doesn't really...
Eijiro Murata
You going? I'll be there.
Thomas a Beckett is a real famous one but I think Lawless fighters trained at the Royal Oak Other famous ones in the 60's were the Load of Hay...
coming up to scratch
