Historic paralels between the tournament to replace Gene Tunney and the super six.

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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    When Gene Tunney retired as heavyweight champion the following fighters were matched in a tournament to find his sucessor:

    Johny Risko
    Jack Sharkey
    Young Stribling
    Max Schmeling

    The tournament waqs arranged by Tex Rickard.

    As with the super six a key player was left out. Rickard refused to alow George Godfrey to take part in the tournament for fear that he might win it. Godfrey therfore becomes the Lucian Bute figure.

    Like the super six the tournament opened with a major upset. The relativley unknown MaX Schmeling defeated Johny Risko who had been the consensus favourite to win the tournament. This could be compared to Kesslers defeat at the hands of Ward.

    The final round saw the recently unknown Schmeling face off against Jack Sahrkey who was now the obvious heir apparent...........
     
    janitor, Jan 29, 2010
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  2. Flea Man

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    Bute's not been left out because of that, but good thread nonetheless. I've been interested in the division between Tunney & Louis for a little while now, and the forum has been rich with discussion about these fighters in the past week, and has been enjoyable.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Bute's basically proved himself #1. But that's good. Huge fight there for the winner of the Super 6.
     
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Some people would have said that George Godfrey was #1.

    Jack Dempsey amongst others.
     
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  5. Flea Man

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    I'm not certain that the no.1 has yet been clearly established yet and with Bute unable to fight many of the best in the division how can he remain at the top?
     
    Flea Man, Jan 29, 2010
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  6. Meast

    Meast New Member Full Member

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    Agreed.

    Until the supersix is done it's hard to give anyone the number 1 spot.

    Lets see how that pans out and give Bute a shot at the winner, then it would be more clear.
     
    Meast, Jan 29, 2010
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