I wonder who the oldest ACTIVE professinal boxer is?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by OklahomaHoss, Dec 30, 2007.


  1. OklahomaHoss

    OklahomaHoss Active Member Full Member

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    anyone ever think about that besides me? As far as I know, it's Holyfield @ 44. Anyone know of anyone else?
     
  2. Words

    Words Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Henry Akinwande - 42
    Virgil Hill - 43
    Bernard Hopkins - 42
    Bob Mirovic - 41
    Oliver McCall - 42

    but the man who WINS ALL for longevity - Ray Mercer, aged 46 and with a fight upcoming.

    Historically, I think Roberto Duran carried on fighting until his early 50's, Foreman til 48, Tim Witherspoon til nearly 50, Donny LaLonde til 49, Iran Barkley mid-40's, Thomas Hearns late 40's, Larry Holmes fought Butterbean aged 52 and looked pretty sharp to be honest, Hector Comacho is still fighting and he must be 40+.
     
  3. OklahomaHoss

    OklahomaHoss Active Member Full Member

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    Just found this link here. Apparently, this guy, Dexter Dunworth, is 51.

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  4. elTerrible

    elTerrible TeamElite General Manager Full Member

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    hearns (sadly) has still been fighting recently.


    SRL fought into his 40's as well if i remember.


    Its all on boxrec, i cant be arsed with looking it up on this slow ass dialup connection
     
  5. christianm

    christianm Proactive Full Member

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    Virgil hill, Bernard Hopkins, probably toney tubbs
     
  6. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    you missed out big time then, when bum 2 got up it was like gatti-ward all over again.