Pick 3 of these fights that you most wish were on film

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by bolo specialist, Aug 8, 2024.


Which 3 would you most like to see footage of?

  1. Corbett-Jackson

    4 vote(s)
    12.1%

  2. Langford-Walcott

    10 vote(s)
    30.3%

  3. Langford-Wills 2 (Langford's 14-rd KO)

    2 vote(s)
    6.1%

  4. Dixon-McGovern

    2 vote(s)
    6.1%

  5. Greb-Tunney 1

    23 vote(s)
    69.7%

  6. Greb-Walker

    17 vote(s)
    51.5%

  7. Charles-Moore 3

    11 vote(s)
    33.3%

  8. SRR-Gavilan 2

    12 vote(s)
    36.4%

  9. Armstrong-Ambers 1

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%

  10. Pep-Saddler 2

    11 vote(s)
    33.3%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A genie appears & grants you 3 wishes. As a diehard boxing fan, you naturally eschew any consideration of trivial matters like wealth & luxury, & your mind instead fixates on some of the classic matchups throughout history that have yet to emerge on film. But you can only choose 1 fight per wish, so choose wisely!
     
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  2. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Harry Greb vs Gene Tunney 1
    Ezzard Charles vs Archie Moore 3
    Sugar Ray Robinson vs Kid Gavilan 2
     
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  3. Fireman Fred

    Fireman Fred Active Member Full Member

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    Ezzard Charles vs Archie Moore 3 Just so I can prove Ezzard was the greatest light-heavy of all time and Moore in the top 5.

    Harry Greb vs Gene Tunney 1 To see how good Greb really was.

    Willie Pep-Sandy Saddler II There is no footage of Pep at his supreme best. He was past it when Saddler beat him but in this fight he gave his last great performance.
     
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  4. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There are a few bits of pre-plane crash footage:

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  5. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For me, it would probably be 1. Greb Walker, 2. Charles Moore, & 3. Langford-Walcott, the last one just edging out SRR-Gavilan.
     
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  6. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I wouldn't waste a vote on a fighter that we have surviving film of.
     
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  7. FreddieGibbs

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    Langford Walcott
    Greb Tunney
    Charles Moore
     
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  8. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    pep saddler 2. wanted to vote for it 3 times.
     
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  9. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Glad to see Peter Jackson finally got a vote.
     
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  10. SgrRyLeonard

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    1. Sugar Ray Robinson vs Kid Gavilan 2
    The Greatest Welterweight ever against an all time great opponent
    2 Pep vs Saddler 2
    Pep's greatest performance against his toughest opponent
    3. Harry Greb vs Gene Tunney
    A great win against the future Heavyweight Champion
     
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  11. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is buried not too far from where I live. I visit a couple of times a year. Jack Johnson made a pilgrimage after whipping Tommy Burns for the title in 1908.
     
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  12. Greg Price99

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  13. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have to admit, I'm a bit surprised at the way Greb-Tunney is running away w/ this poll. I would've expected Greb-Walker to be the most sought-after fight ever.
     
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  14. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    I was kinda surprised, too- Maybe Walker just isn't as well remembered as Tunney is. I do think that both fights hold the same sort of legendary value, though. I think any footage of Greb would be magnificent to have.
     
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  15. Journeyman92

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    Walcott vs Langford
    Jackson vs Corbett
    Greb vs Tunney

    I really, really want more from the “Dinosaur” era to emerge.
    Coolest period in boxing, I’d die happy if I could only watch Corbett’s full career in HD, Gimme “Demon” Walcott, John L, “Bonecrusher” Langford - I want “Battling” Nelson and more Master Gans and even more Fitzy.
     
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