Herol Graham underated?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by pne buz, May 26, 2008.

  1. dan-b

    dan-b Guest

    So did Frans Botha. Do you think he is a better fighter than Norton? Eubank was a very good fighter but hid behind the WBO like many others.
     
  2. ApatheticLeader

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    I'm going by Jeff Thomas' logic....
     
  3. columbo man

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    i was a big herol graham fan, thought the guy was class, but better than calzaghe, eubank and benn, do me a favour:thumbsup
     
  4. brown bomber

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    Name one world class victory? Norton beat Ali and a host of good class heavyweights- who did Herol beat of true world class merit? Just admit saying Herol was number one is silly.
     
  5. Mantequilla

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    I don't see any problem with someone rating Graham over the likes of Benn and especially Collins.

    None of them were true greats, most being very good.Some just had an easier road than others.

    Graham didnt get a title shot till about 10\11 years into his career and was for the most part very badly promoted.

    Were he a warren fighter today, he probably ends up squandering his career defending a WBO title for years, with a nice clean record.
     
  6. brown bomber

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    Fair point
     
  7. Cobra33

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    How about Lindell Holmes-he went on to latter become a champion.

    How about Sanderline Williams-Very god pro.You know the same Williams who Years latter held JAMES TONEY to a draw and lost a SPLIT Decision to NIGEL BENN.

    How about Sumbu Kalambay-True Graham lost the first match but everyone knows he was robbed in the second meeting.

    Mark Kaylor-Not the best but was world class.

    Mike Mccallum-Lost a split decision and if not for a BS point deduction would have had a draw.


    Rod Douglas-Great prospect.Loads of potential.Lost to Graham.

    How about 2 time world champ Vinny Paz- A past his prime Graham cameback and outboxed him.

    I can't believe someone would say name one worldclass victory Graham has???

    Eubank, and Benn wouldn't even go NEAR a Mike Mccallum or Kalambay.