The 20 greatest fighters, pre World War One. Gloved Era. No honourable mentions!

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  1. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    After seeing a few lists, I really forgot some guys who deserve to be there like Driscoll. So, an edited one.

    Sam Langford
    Bob Fitzsimmons
    Joe Gans
    George Dixon
    Joe Walcott
    Tommy Ryan
    Jack Johnson
    Stanley Ketchel
    Jimmy Wilde
    Jim Jeffries
    Young Griffo
    Jack Dempsey (non-pareil)
    Jack Blackburn
    Terry McGovern
    Joe Choynski
    Battling Nelson
    Jim Driscoll
    Jim Corbett
    Kid Lavigne
    Billy Smith (Mysterious)
     
    Loewe, Sep 1, 2008
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    OK Loewe, i'll discount your first list and roll with this new one.
     
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  3. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Abe Attell
    Jack Blackburn
    Jeff Clark
    Joe Choynski
    Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dillon
    George Dixon
    Jim Driscoll
    Bob Fitzsimmons
    Joe Gans
    Jack Johnson
    Sam Langford
    Kid Lavigne
    Packey McFarland
    Terry McGovern
    Owen Moran
    Battling Nelson
    Tommy Ryan
    Joe Walcott
    Jimmy Wilde

    Tougher list then I thought it would be didn't know who to leave out at then end anyway here is my to 20.
     
    Minotauro, Sep 1, 2008
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  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Nice list Minotauro. Here's mine.


    Jack Dempsey, The Non Pareil
    George Dixon
    Jim Driscoll
    Bob Fitzsimmons
    Joe Gans
    Young Griffo
    James J Jeffries
    Jack Johnson
    Stanley Ketchell
    Sam Langford
    Owen Moran
    Jack McAuliffe
    Terry McGovern
    Billy Papke
    Tommy Ryan
    Mysterios Billy Smith
    Barbados Joe Walcott
    Jimmy Wilde
    Jack Blackburn
    Packey McFarland




    Alas, no room for Jimmy Barry!
     
    McGrain, Sep 2, 2008
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  5. McGrain

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    Anyone else?
     
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