Pittsburgh Heavyweights?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Quickhands21, Oct 19, 2008.


  1. Quickhands21

    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was just thinking about the Great fighters from the steel city, Burley,Grebb,Zivic,Conn,Spadafora..What about the heavier guys.Conn had some good wins at Heavy..Can any Knowledgeable classic posters tell me about Heavyweights from the region who were popular or gave any greats a tough scrap? they dont have to be great jus very good.or good Journymen?
     
    Quickhands21, Oct 19, 2008
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  2. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Frank Moran. A " white hope " with fair ability. He went 20 with Jack Johnson in a title fight. I have seen all 20 rounds. It was a close fight. Moran made a good showing for sure, but IMO lost by a close margin.
     
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  3. Quickhands21

    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thanks Mendoza..Im gonna go look into him
     
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  4. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Bob Baker a top heavyweight contender during marcianos era. 6'2 220lb with fast handspeed excellent skills, and had pop in his fists. baker is probably the best one i can think of. some believe he was a threat to marciano
     
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  5. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sorry if this is a no brainer, but Michael Moorer is from Monnesson, PA which is well within the Pittsburgh area.
     
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Wow, I've never seen that Moran fight. Where might one pick that up?
     
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  7. OLD FOGEY

    OLD FOGEY Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Harry Bobo in the forties was a top contender from Pittsburgh.
     
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