Significant Passing Of The Torch Bouts?

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  1. Fergy

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    Obviously big ones like Holmes V Ali and Marciano v Joe Louis.
     
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    The torch was no longer in Louis hands, he already passed it to Ezzard Charles.

    Same here, Wlad already passed the torch to Fury.
     
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    A passing of the torch in terms of ATG s in Marciano V Louis case here.
     
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    Ezzard Charles was definitely an ATG.
     
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    He was but not so much at heavy
     
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    He gave prime Marciano one of his hardest fights ever himself being past prime and above his optimal weight class.
     
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    Agreed, Louis-Charles was the real passing of the torch fight.
     
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    Walker / Britton.
     
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