longest wait to become champion.......

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  1. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    which ten boxers had the longest time to wait before they got their shot at the title and why?also how long were they ranked number one before getting that shot or at least in the top five?
     
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  2. dinnynosher

    dinnynosher Active Member Full Member

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    Well Archie Moore screams out at me...
     
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  3. thistle1

    thistle1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jjw
     
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  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    He had chances, Moore did not.


    Jack Johnson.?
     
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  5. thistle1

    thistle1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    true!
     
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  6. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    giardello, lamotta
     
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  7. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Rocky Kansas was pro for an awful long time before becoming champ
     
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  8. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Sergio Martinez

    There's something you're threads have in common.....I just can't put my finger on it.....:think.........

     
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  9. Lester1583

    Lester1583 Can you hear this? Full Member

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    Good call.
    Martinez already was a world-class fighter in 2003.


    Graham
    Napoles
    Kalambay
    Gato Gonzalez


    Calzaghe and Hatton "waited" pretty long before they fought for the real title.;)
     
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  10. Saltzy

    Saltzy Bam-O Full Member

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    Jersey Joe Walcott came to mind immediately.
     
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