Eugene Criqui deserves more recognition and respect!

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by AntonioMartin1, Nov 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM.


  1. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    he got shot in the mouth at war and came back to become world featherweight champion!

    They made Bleed For This about Vinny Paz, they should make a Criqui biopic too!

    Plus, he was handsome! (my bisexual side here showing up again lol!)

    58 knockouts in 104 wins is not too bad either!

    What did he do not to be remembered as much these days? Did he commit a horrible crime or something?

    He was a fantastic boxer!
     
    AntonioMartin1, Nov 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
    AntonioMartin1, Nov 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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  2. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree

    I wonder if he just gets less attention because people tend to view fighters from that era as less great. idk
     
    The Funny Man 7, Nov 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Charley Rose top ten at featherweight:

    Featherweights

    1 - Abe Attell
    2 - Johny Dundee
    3 - Jem Driscoll
    4 - Kid Chocoloate
    5 - Owen Moran
    6 - Eugene Criqui
    7 - Johhny Kilbane
    8 - Young Corbett
    9 - Frankie Neil
    10-Willie Pep
     
    McGrain, Nov 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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