how many contenders that became champions...

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by shommel, Mar 15, 2011.


  1. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    had a working job the whole time of their career? i believe bob foster was a policeman before during and after his reign as champion. how many others can ya name?
     
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  2. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Charles Brewer who held the IBF Championship at 168 worked in a bank or was a computer programer or an analyst of some sort.
     
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  3. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Current WBO champ ricky burns still works in a sports shop last i heard


    EDIT. superfeatherweight champ
     
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  4. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    sports shop? Is that the same thing as a Sporting goods store?
     
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