Best light heavyweight era?

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    In your opinion, what was the most competitive era of light heavies to date?
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jun 24, 2018
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Late 1890s/early 1910s were insane.

    Joe Gans
    Jack Blackburn (probably)
    Kid Herman
    Joe Walcott
    Dave Holly
    Frank Erne
    Elbows McFadden
    Terry McGovern
    Kid Lavigne
    Young Griffo

    And Senya will be in here in a minute to tell us there's load of guys I haven't mentioned, and he'll be right.

    It's really not a debate.
     
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  3. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But what about the 70s with Olivares, CHACON, Arguello, Danny Lopez, Pedroza, the Toy Tiger, Tury the Fury,
     
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  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Clearly the Maske Era... Charles Williams, Leonzer Barber, Daruis, Rocchigiani, Hill, Barkley, Toney, Jones...
     
    Seamus, Jun 24, 2018
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  5. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mid to late 70's, no doubt.
     
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  6. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am confused again
     
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  7. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You're not the only one!
     
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