How many failed attempts at the heavyweight title before winning it

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  1. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    What fighter fighter in heavyweight history had the most amount of failed attempts at the title before going onto win it.

    Bruno 4th attempt?

    Witherspoon, WBA...Lost
    Tyson, undisputed....Lost
    Lewis, WBC.....Lost
    McCall, WBC.....Won.
     
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  2. Nightcrawler

    Nightcrawler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    walcott?
     
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  3. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Walcott I belive held the record.

    Losses to Louis 1 and 2. Charles 1 and 2, than beats Charles at the 5 try.
     
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