Most underrated British fighter.

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  1. KasimirKid

    KasimirKid Well-Known Member Full Member

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  2. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I had read that Don was a natural 175lb man who blew up to heavyweight due to some medical condition.
     
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  5. thistle

    thistle Boxing Addict Full Member

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  6. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Good one. You don't hear his name being mentioned very often.
     
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  7. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    And he was n't doing that badly against the brilliant Wilfred Benitez in the early stages.
     
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  8. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Met Colin a few months back. Really nice guy.
     
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  9. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prince Naseem Hamad overated by casuals, often underrated by hardcore fans.
     
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  10. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Three world champs and one hall of famer in the same card!
     
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  11. mcvey

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    Don Cockell was a good brave fighter ,and a very nice man ,I met him once,but how is he underated?
     
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  12. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Never heard of Gilroy , who was he?
     
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  13. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    He was a Euro level 175pounder imo, glandular fever messed up his metabolism and he gained unwanted weight.Marciano messed him up permanently,he was never the same after that beating.
     
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  14. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I'll add another.

    Colin Jones.Terrific banger.
     
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  15. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Good un, mate.
    Unlucky as well not to win a world title.
    But bloody good fighter.
     
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