Greatest American Bantamweight Champion Ever?

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  1. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who would be considered the Greatest American Bantamweight Champion in history?
     
    la-califa, Apr 23, 2008
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  2. Drew101

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    Toss-up between Jeff Chandler and Terry McGovern.
     
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  3. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Was Mando Ramos considered an American? I believe he fought out of California, But I'm not sure if he was born there? Or Manuel Ortiz.
     
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  4. Drew101

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    Yeah, I'm not too sure about Ortiz and Canizales. If they were born in the US, then they would have to be included.
     
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  5. la-califa

    la-califa Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Orlando Canizales was from Texas. I believe he was born there.
     
    la-califa, Apr 23, 2008
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  6. teeto

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    Yea, Canizales is Texan. I think its outa the above guys - McGovern, Canizales and Chandler
     
    teeto, Apr 24, 2008
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  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Jeff Chandler gets my vote. He was was one fine fighter, be could box, and starch a guy with his power.
     
    red cobra, Apr 24, 2008
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  8. heerko koois

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  9. mcvey

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    McGovern raised the Bantam limit from112 to 116 lbs ,he was a great figther ,but didnt stay long at the weight,after koing Pedlar Palmer he went looking for the Featherweight crown.Pete Herman was a very great Bantam ,twice holder of the title .Manuel Ortiz defended the title what seemed to be every week .Top 4? Herman
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    mcvey, Apr 24, 2008
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  10. ThinBlack

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    Manuel Ortiz or Jeff Chandler fits the bill.
     
    ThinBlack, Apr 24, 2008
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