Has British heavyweight boxing talent ever been so deep?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by TheGeezer, Jul 28, 2018.


  1. Snowy1989

    Snowy1989 Active Member Full Member

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    Definitely the most in depth I've seen the British heavyweight scene in 10 years since following the sport.

    Looking Retrospectively, David Haye was fortunate competing in the HW division when he did. He would struggle to make the top 3 in Britain now
     
  2. gdm

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    Maybe. Look at AJ’s resume and tell me who are those guys that you would favor to beat brewster and sanders?
     
  3. gdm

    gdm Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Haye from 2011 would be favourite against them all and prob against AJ too
     
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  4. sjp17

    sjp17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bellew beat a 37 year old, shot Haye who had several bad injuries threw his career that should have retired him, cash lured him back.

    Regarding era's and talent, James Toney was far superior in ability to anyone in the current domestic or world scene.
     
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  5. Snowy1989

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    His best 3 heavyweight wins are Valuev, Ruiz and chisora.

    AJ, whyte, T.fury and H.Fury beat all 3.
     
  6. gdm

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    H.Fury is a bum as well as his fat brother for now. AJ is 50/50 fight
     
  7. Twentyman

    Twentyman You dog nonce! banned Full Member

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    Tyson is his cousin, not brother. You have nothing constructive or sensible to add, you ignore valid points that other people make and come out with utter made up drivel to back up your own opinion. Honestly, i really try to be tolerant and give everyone a chance but i think you’re just here to troll.
     
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  8. Momus

    Momus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Arguably the top 4 in the mid 90s (Lewis, Bruno, Akinwande, Hide) were better than the current equivalents, but in terms of depth beyond that, it's probably as good as it's ever been.

    Since the beginning of time it's been trendy to **** on the quality of the heavyweight division, and things were always apparently better 20-30 years previously. Following that logic, AJ gets stood on his head by Gentlemen Jim Corbett. In reality, the current lot are alright.
     
  9. ryanm8655

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    He’d still have picked up a paper title...he beats Whyte...not sure about AJ and Fury...but would be top 3