Most underrated LHW ever

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2019.


Page 2 of 3
  1. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

    25,431
    9,419
    Jul 15, 2008
    I agree w Slapsy Maxie .. Joey Maxim another ..
     
    he grant, Mar 9, 2019
    he grant, Mar 9, 2019
    #16
  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

    61,600
    46,222
    Feb 11, 2005
    Greb as a lightheavy.

    Maske.

    John Henry Lewis.
     
    Seamus, Mar 9, 2019
    Seamus, Mar 9, 2019
    #17
    AwardedSteak863 likes this.
  3. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,473
    9,488
    Oct 22, 2015
    Marvin Johnson. Everyone he lost to were great or very good at the peak of their careers. Outside Leslie Stewart who he did ko and gave him his 1st loss.
     
    Flash24, Mar 9, 2019
    Flash24, Mar 9, 2019
    #18
    Russell and AwardedSteak863 like this.
  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

    71,582
    27,243
    Feb 15, 2006
    Jack Delaney is the first name that springs to mind.

    Some people of his day, saw him as the greatest light heavyweight of all time, but he is largely forgotten today.

    It probably didn't help that he couldn't do much at heavyweight.

    John Henry Lewis should be more recognized today.
     
    janitor, Mar 9, 2019
    janitor, Mar 9, 2019
    #19
    ETM, BitPlayerVesti, Seamus and 1 other person like this.
  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

    71,582
    27,243
    Feb 15, 2006
    I actually find myself in agreement with you here.

    While some people might under rate him, he is still highly rated.

    Clearly not one of the forgotten careers of the division!
     
    janitor, Mar 9, 2019
    janitor, Mar 9, 2019
    #20
  6. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    26,641
    17,706
    Apr 3, 2012
    Chad Dawson
     
    NoNeck, Mar 9, 2019
    NoNeck, Mar 9, 2019
    #21
    Jay1990 and George Crowcroft like this.
  7. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,056
    4,874
    Jun 24, 2017
    Virgil Hill.
     
    JackSilver, Mar 9, 2019
    JackSilver, Mar 9, 2019
    #22
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  8. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    Both good shouts for more modern boxers
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2019
    George Crowcroft, Mar 9, 2019
    #23
  9. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,367
    26,597
    Jun 26, 2009
    Great call on Maxim.
     
    Saintpat, Mar 9, 2019
    Saintpat, Mar 9, 2019
    #24
  10. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    18,101
    15,581
    Dec 20, 2006
    Galindez
     
    PhillyPhan69, Mar 9, 2019
    PhillyPhan69, Mar 9, 2019
    #25
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  11. Oakland Billy Smith

    Oakland Billy Smith Active Member banned Full Member

    1,102
    1,108
    Oct 19, 2018
    Hopkins gets very little lite heavy respect for some reason
     
    Oakland Billy Smith, Mar 9, 2019
    Oakland Billy Smith, Mar 9, 2019
    #26
  12. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    18,101
    15,581
    Dec 20, 2006
    Well as a Hopkins fan, in fairness he really isn’t close to being a great LHW
     
    PhillyPhan69, Mar 9, 2019
    PhillyPhan69, Mar 9, 2019
    #27
  13. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

    13,318
    11,711
    Mar 19, 2012
    Michael Spinks. Only because I believe he is the greatest to come through the weight class. You hear Moore, Foster and Charles. I THINKS SPINKS PUTS DA JYNX on all of them.
     
    ETM, Mar 9, 2019
    ETM, Mar 9, 2019
    #28
  14. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

    13,318
    11,711
    Mar 19, 2012
    Good call on Delaney. His career is worth a read. He certainly stands out.
     
    ETM, Mar 9, 2019
    ETM, Mar 9, 2019
    #29
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  15. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

    27,131
    44,901
    Mar 3, 2019
    Really? I can't see him beating either Charles or Moore. I think they both frustrate him with speed and either box him to a decision whilst grinding him down or if he fights stupid then they KO him late
     
    George Crowcroft, Mar 10, 2019
    George Crowcroft, Mar 10, 2019
    #30
Page 2 of 3