Shortest world champs?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by SA Boxing fan, Oct 9, 2011.


  1. killuminix

    killuminix yes im back Full Member

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    Jacob Matlala 4'10 flyweight shortest ever champ
     
  2. Hammer Muldoon

    Hammer Muldoon Active Member Full Member

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    Barbados Joe Walcott, only 5ft 1 and won the welterweight title.
     
  3. Hammer Muldoon

    Hammer Muldoon Active Member Full Member

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    :lol:
     
  4. motownsiu

    motownsiu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    montell griffin was very short for lhw.
     
  5. Icemmann

    Icemmann Breakin it down. Full Member

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  6. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Tricky Nicky was only 5'1, mates. That's pretty amazing, really.
     
  7. rainmaker

    rainmaker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great fighter!!

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gB09VEEZvM[/ame]
     
  8. Bodyshot99

    Bodyshot99 Well-Known Member Full Member

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  9. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  11. steve w

    steve w Active Member Full Member

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    Yes, Tommy Burns was only 5ft 7in, and 175lbs, the photo of him with JJ is stark.
     
  12. TheOld1-2

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    Stevie "Little But Bad" Johnston
     
  13. Shogun Assassin

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  14. SA Boxing fan

    SA Boxing fan Member Full Member

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    Must give these guys respect. With less height and reach, more skill is needed to take and keep a championship belt.