Greatest British boxer of all time?

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  1. StiffJab

    StiffJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lewis most def!!

    Both as an amature and pro he was a champion inside and outside the ring!
     
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  2. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Fitzsimmons, Wilde and Lennox Lewis are the top 3.

    Conteh, Buchanan, Ted Kid Lewis, Turpin etc., deserve a mention well before the likes of Hamed, Hatton or Calzaghe.
     
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  3. Kevin

    Kevin Active Member Full Member

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    Jimmy Wilde. Any questions?
     
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  4. willmc83

    willmc83 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    barry mcguigan was irish
     
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  5. jack365

    jack365 Member Full Member

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    He was British when he wanted to be.
     
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  6. willmc83

    willmc83 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he was aware of the fact that he was eligible to apply for british citizenship and he was pragmatic enough to realise that winning a british title would help launch his career. he took full advantage of this anamoly. it was quite a shrewd move.

    by the way - i also give lewis the nod..
     
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  7. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    :lol:

    Very wrong. He wasn't good technically. Reflexes, speed and power does not equate to great skills.
     
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