Greatest heavyweight of the 19th century.

Jem Mace as THE pioneer of Queensberry Rules Boxing, walks it.

 

John L Sullivan from 82 to 89.

no contest.

 

William "The Prussian" Sherriff - Claimant to Leicestershire Belt Heavyweight Title.

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Duran deserves a mention. Otherwise Sullivan

 

Jackson, Fitz, Corbett, Sullivan..........

 

ability = corbett
h2h = sullivan, too good physically

 

You've read my opinion. Don't believe cyberbox or box rec. He won a hundred and six bouts on the cobbles, eightytwo by KO. A monster of a man with Liston like reach, Jeffries like strength and Louis like power. A griffon with a bison's shoulders, a panther's gams and the constitution of a breeding lion.

 

What a pointless thread. Unlike boxing history from 1930 onward, 19th century boxing knowledge is worthless.

Knowing about Leonard's title reign or the number of rounds that Robinson lasted against Maxim will surely make you rich, powerful, and attractive to women. Factoids from the 19th century, however, will not.

 

That Boston Tom McMustache guy sounds the best of the oldies, from what i have learned of him.

 

Was Liston fighting in the 19th century under a different name. If so i pick him, if not Sullivan takes it.

 

And to answer the thread's question, either Sayers or Cribb. The latter even repeatedly fought black men, and thus must have been greater than Sullivan, Jeffries, or Dempsey by default.

 

John L Sullivan