Is there anyone that is top 20 p4p without a notable past prime win?

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  1. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    Sorry for adding to the pile of threads talking about all time p4p lists. I was just wondering if there was anyone who you consider top 20 p4p that does not have a good past prime win. If not, then who is the greatest boxer without a good past prime win? How important do you think longevity is when it comes to greatness?
     
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  2. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Roy Jones Jr maybe
     
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  3. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    He's the first guy I thought of. Good pick.
     
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  4. Tockah

    Tockah Ingo's Bingo Full Member

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    Does Ezzard Charles have a significant post prime win?
     
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  5. SuzieQ49

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    jones was definitely past his prime
     
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  6. SuzieQ49

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    You could definitely say he was past his prime when he beat Jersey Joe Walcott in 1951.

    I also had Charles winning 6 rounds to 4 against hall of Famer Harold Johnson in 1953
     
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  7. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Eric Harding was quite a good win. Jones was past his best for sure.
     
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  8. Ted Spoon

    Ted Spoon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benny Leonard.
     
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  9. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    I think we have a winner!
     
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  10. Eddie Ezzard

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    Depends how highly you rate Salvador Sanchez or Julio Cesar Chavez. One or the other is probably Mexico's greatest ever fighter which should be enough to make you top 20 overall.

    For different reasons neither has a notable win after passing their peak.
     
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  11. Journeyman92

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    What is the argument for Sal Sanchez as the greatest Mexican ever?
     
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  12. surfinghb

    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not an RJJ fan ,, But he should get ALL credit for beating Ruiz
     
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  13. SuzieQ49

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    incredible resume

    looked unbelievable in his biggest fights vs hall of famers

    one of the greatest all around skilled fighters on film
     
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  14. NoNeck

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    Salvador Sanchez
     
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  15. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Depends, if Gene Tunney scrapes your top 20 then he seems to be a fair candidate for not having a notable post prime victory.
     
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