Herol Graham

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by GladiatoR, Sep 10, 2009.


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  1. GladiatoR

    GladiatoR Guest

    Will there ever be another defensive fighter from Britain who is as good, possibly even better than Graham?

    I feel like I've really missed out on the golden era of British boxing in the early 90s and I'd love to see the same class/caliber come out of Britain again.
     
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  2. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chris Eubank is one of the best defensive fighters from the 80's-90's era....:yep

    Herol Graham was unique...one of a kind, only one person boxed like Graham... and that was Graham...:good...
     
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  3. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Johnny Nelson deserves some love. He barely got hit in his career.
     
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  4. DAVEMAKER

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  5. Jamie26

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    Carl froch ? R u taking the ****
     
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  6. DAVEMAKER

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    yes you saw right through me :oops:
     
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  7. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i saw graham fight rod douglas ,sad outcome but a great display of boxing from graham
     
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  8. Jamie26

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  9. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Chris Eubank had perhaps teh worst footwork in terms of punching i have ever seen in a top class fighter, im surprised he didnt fall flat on his face when he missed!

    a good shout just not as smooth and aesthetically pleasing as Graham
     
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  10. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    You are more likely to see more Ricky Hattons.

    There is a need to sell tickets, impress TV and make money. That is why you see what you see.
     
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  11. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    good point actually

    a brawler can get that fan base and maybe get boosted up and take easier fights and get a better career. A defensive figther has to be really really good to get to a high level. They actually have to be better than a brawler.
     
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  12. essexboy

    essexboy The Cat Full Member

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    He made McCallum look stupid in the ring at times in their fight, not many fighters can say that.
     
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  13. BamBam

    BamBam The Brick Fist Mafia Full Member

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    Good shout. Unfortunately he'll only be remembered by many casual fans for getting ****ing banjoed by Julian Jackson. What they don't remember is that Graham was taking Jackson to school completely. I didn't see it live but I'd say it was even more shocking and sickening to watch as it happend. Top notch fighter though
     
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  14. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Herol Graham was at his best a 'fast cutie' rather than 'Defensive genius'.

    I think defensively, post World War II no one in Britain is topping Ken Buchanan.
     
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  15. Ooft

    Ooft New Member Full Member

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    I agree.

    Plus I thought he was a right annoying **** too.
     
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