Is Langford beating Joe Gans the best win of all time?

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  1. Thirdtonunn24

    Thirdtonunn24 Member Full Member

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    Langford, a 17 year old just beating not just the champion, but a top 5 lightweight of all time is just insane. And IIRC, Joe Gans was in his prime too. And so what do you think?
     
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  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Not sure, since Gans’ performance was affected by the fact he fought a tough fight with Dave Holly just the day before. Apparently Gans’ cardio and overall shape was poor.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Arguably, it was impressive that Sam was said to have out-generalled him, that's absurd.

    But Gans was on a bit of a tour and you can't be ATG every night if you're boxing exhibitions while the opposition is trying to kill you, and Gans had some sort of stomach problem the night of the fight. On paper, it is, in reality, it probably isn't.
     
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  4. themaster458

    themaster458 Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I thought Gans won this fight but it was ruled a draw? Or am I thinking of another fight?
     
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  5. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Must be thinking of another fight, though I'm not sure which one. Langford comprehensively outboxed Gans - it was essentially Langford's breakout performance.

    Langford's win over Gans reminds me of Ezzard Charles beating Burley - a young ATG-to-be shows the first glimpses of his potential by decisively upsetting a naturally smaller, but more experienced/well-established great.
     
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  6. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    Sounds like you might be thinking of Langford’s draw against Barbados Joe Walcott
     
    Dorrian_Grey, Jun 19, 2024
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