Jack Brittons place amongst the welterweight elites

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  1. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

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    How do you rate Jack Britton? How good was he? How does he stack up?
     
    Greb & Papke 707, Jan 5, 2024
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  2. yotam bing

    yotam bing Member Full Member

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    he is arguably the greatest welterweight of all time, he has 34 title fights at the weight (losing 9), and has fought some all time greats such as Benny Leonard, Mickey Walker, Dave Shade, Mike O'Dowd and Ted Kid Lewis (who he fought 20 times)
     
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  3. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    SRR
    SRL
    Napoles
    Armstrong
    Britton
    Griffiths
    Gavilan
    Hearns
    Mayweather
    Fields

    Based solely on fights contested at WW (allowing a few lbs over for non title contests).
     
    Greg Price99, Jan 6, 2024
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