For Heavyweight Buffs!

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mattdonnellon, Mar 7, 2012.


  1. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    These load of HW's confuse me, can you rate them or group them for me?
    Or even pick the beat fighter of the lot?
    Tommy Jackson
    Bob Cleroux
    Thad Spencer
    Leroy Jones
    Francisco Damiani
    Mick Hunter
    Henry Akinwanda
    Gary Mason
    Tyrell Biggs
    Andrew Golota
    Buster Mathis 1
    Gregoria Peralta
    They are all enigmas to me, was going to include Cleveland Williams but felt that would sidetrack the thread.
     
  2. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Surely some takers, would Damiani beat Leroy Jones, Akinwanda get the better of Golota etc?
     
  3. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Golota is the obvious choice there.

    His mentality, however, would ensure he never beat anyone on that list.
     
  4. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think there is a good chance Peralta beats the lot of them. He matched Lyle and Bonavena and gave Foreman fits.
    Damiani might be next, he was a very underated but good boxer.
     
  5. Legend X

    Legend X Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I know most of the fighters quite well but they are hardly worth distinguishing between in a rankings sense.

    They were all contenders.
     
  6. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed!
    But they all promised a lot or had good records but didn't actually achieve much, but say were they better than Povetkin or Haye for example?