Best ever long time HW contender?

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  1. KasimirKid

    KasimirKid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Speaking of Brits, what about Henry Cooper?
     
    KasimirKid, Nov 21, 2022
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  2. thistle

    thistle Boxing Junkie

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    yeah, from, Wells - Farr - Woodcock - C ockell - Cooper... 50 years of British HW hopes dispelled.
     
    thistle, Nov 22, 2022
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    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And Petersen, maybe Scott!
     
    mattdonnellon, Nov 22, 2022
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    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Lyle was ring-rated Top-5 for 7 years straight - and he didn't even start his pro career until around the age of 30.
     
    Man_Machine, Nov 22, 2022
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  5. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    I agree with those who said Harry Wills. He was probably the #1 contender for about ten years.
     
    Shay Sonya, Nov 22, 2022
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