over 40's who fought at world title level...

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  1. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    trying to think of fighters who fought at world title level or world title contender level over the age of 40...

    sure i can't think of most of them...be interesting to have a list...
    and where else better to ask than here :)


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    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

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    Butterbean.

    In weight & age.
     
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    Marciano Frazier Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Archie Moore, George Foreman and Bernard Hopkins are the first names that spring to mind.
     
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  4. Cachibatches

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    Archie Moore
    George Foreman
    Larry Holmes
    Jersey Joe Walcott (genrally accepted that he lied about his age)
     
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  5. FROST

    FROST Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ray Mercer was over 40 when he fought Wlad for the WBO belt.
    Obviously Evander Holyfield, for the IBF belt against Chris Byrd and last year for the WBO belt against Sultan Ibragimov.
    Oliver McCall fought two title-eliminators for the WBC belt recently, does that count?
     
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    Roberto Duran
     
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  7. FROST

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    Bob Fitzsimmons
     
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    i think archie moore is the most famous of all the ageless wonders
     
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  9. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    what about lower weights?....was daniel zaragosa over 40 when he last held / defended his title ?
     
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    b-hop foreman duran
     
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    Tommy Hearns I think was fighting for some off-brand title after age 40
     
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    Silvio Branco
     
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    Archie Moore
    Larry Holmes
    Virgil Hill
    George Foreman
    Bernard Hopkins
    Roberto Duran
    Sivlio Branco
     
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    Jack Johnson
     
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