Most popular fighter in the world after Ali's retirement

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  1. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Not in terms of well-liked, but in notoriety.

    Tyson?
    Leonard?
    Duran?
    etc.

    I'll put up a poll later on
     
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  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Leonard followed imnediately after Ali's departure.
     
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  3. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Definitely Tyson.
     
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  4. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ok, after reading the thread opener more closely, as in NOTERIETY...then of course it's Tyson..I guess that's the answer you wanted.
     
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  5. kenmore

    kenmore Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I remember in 1979, they were saying the most popular pros in the world after Ali were Duran, Leonard, and -- believe it or not -- Rossman. We're talking just that one point in time.
     
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  6. PrinceVega

    PrinceVega 帝拳ボクシングジム Full Member

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    Tyson, no contest.
     
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  7. Legend X

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    It has to be Tyson.
     
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  8. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes. The Sugarman was touted as boxing's next superstar after Ali's retirement in 1979.
     
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  9. big man

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    De La Hoya was a big draw in his day as well but hardly notorious with his looks and image.
     
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  10. A.J.

    A.J. Member Full Member

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    Leonard. Tyson wasn't even on the radar screen due to his being 10 years younger than Leonard.

    Tyson became the next big thing not long after Leonard departed the pro ranks the first time in 1984. Tyson turned pro after the 1984 Olympics, where he was an alternate, and became famous not long after, then a title holder in late 1986.
     
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  11. Senor Pepe'

    Senor Pepe' Boxing Junkie banned

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    At the end of 1978,

    1) Ray Leonard
    2) Mike Rossman
    3) Teofilio Stevenson

    Note: There was talk of a possible Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Rossman fight in 1979.
     
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  12. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Enjoying your posts ... wondering who you were before this latest incarnation ...
     
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  13. Senor Pepe'

    Senor Pepe' Boxing Junkie banned

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    Mr. Grant,,,,,

    I don't think that previous contributor will be hanging around with us anymore,,,,,,,,

    This content is protected
     
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  14. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    :lol:..Thanks Senor Pepe..
     
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  15. he grant

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    LOL .. :good
     
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