Best African Heavyweight ever?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by JackSilver, Oct 15, 2017.


Best African born heavyweight?

Poll closed Dec 15, 2017.
  1. Frans Botha

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. Gerrie Coetzee

    4 vote(s)
    12.1%
  3. Pierre Coetzer

    1 vote(s)
    3.0%
  4. Sam Peter

    2 vote(s)
    6.1%
  5. Corrie Sanders

    10 vote(s)
    30.3%
  6. Ike Ibeabuchi

    16 vote(s)
    48.5%
  7. Johnny DuPlooy

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Ben Foord should be in the argument.

    He isn't going to win it, but he should be in it.
     
  2. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All felt that Africa has an endless amount of untapped talent. Especially West Africa.
     
  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    Well ,if you're having him, I'm having Boer Rodel!lol
     
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  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    The title of the thread is.

    "Best African Born heavyweight?"

    Both Akinwande and Joshua were born in the UK.

    Can you actually grasp that?

    Name: Anthony Joshua
    Alias: AJ
    Birth Name: Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua
    Born: 1989-10-15 (Age:28)
    Birthplace: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
    Hometown: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
    Stance: Orthodox


    Name: Henry Akinwande
    Birth Name: Henry Adetokunboh Akinwande
    Born: 1962-10-12
    Birthplace: Dulwich, London, United Kingdom

    Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida, USA
    Stance: Orthodox
    Height: 6′ 7″ / 201cm
    Reach: 86″ / 218cm
    Christ! You are one stupid **** aren't you!
     
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  5. heerko koois

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  6. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    This isn't about where their parents came from, it's about where they themselves were born! Both Joshua and Akinwande were born in the UK end of!
     
  7. Ronnie Raygun

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  8. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wtf?

    Is there any research on whether it's possible for people to become punch drunk simply by watching boxing?
     
  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    RAS Al GOOLY has obviously had too many views!lol
     
  10. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Coetzee did the most, the Dokes, Snipes, Thomas fights were ok, Sanders did little bar the Klitscho win, Ike was probably the best, indeed the Tua and Byrd wins are as good as Coetzee's best.
     
  11. BCS8

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    They said "best" not "biggest" ;)
     
  12. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ike . He was like a mix of holyfield, tyson and a bit of young george foreman. I know that sounds silly but his boxing potential was almost limitless. His style was exciting and effective, his power and chin were very good and his workrate was tremendous.
     
  13. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Kallie Knoetze deserves a mention.
     
  14. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Carlos Takam would be right up with the best of them if he shocks Joshua tomorrow.
     
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  15. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    If he gets that left hook home he has the power to drop AJ.