THE CLASSIC HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL INDUCTION: The Heavyweights (Closed - Results In)

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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Man, imagine Ike Willians vs Bucnanan, that would be so interesting. Would pick Williams though.
     
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  2. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like that era of fighting in the 40's from feather up to light heavy.
    In particular the way that Williams, Robinson, Charles etc left hooked and the shoulder rolls of Archie Moore and Lloyd Marshall not to forget the career of Charley Burley.
    But Buchanan as well as being a master of the left jab and a wizard at fighting off the ropes ala Joey Giardello was also teak tough with a granite jaw and a decent left hook.
    Williams would probably come out on top but know he's been in with a good un.
     
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  3. Greg Price99

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    1. Sam Langford
    2. Joe Louis
    3. Muhammed Ali
    4. Rocky Marciano
    5. Jack Johnson
    6. Sonny Liston
    7. Jim Jeffries

    Could have had Foreman ahead of Jeffries and I'm expecting some stick for having Jeffries in at the expense of Foreman and Frazier
     
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    Ali
    Louis
    Marciano
    Foreman
    Frazier
    Liston
    Langford
     
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    Muhammad Ali (1960-1986)
    Joe Louis (1934-1951)
    Sam Langford (1902-1926)
    Joe Frazier (1965-1981)
    George Foreman (1969-1999)
    Sonny Liston (1953-1970)
    Jack Johnson (1897-1931)
     
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  6. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ali
    Louis
    Langford
    Dempsey
    Johnson
    Marciano
    Foreman
     
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    Ali
    Louis
    Frazier
    Foreman
    Marciano
    Langford
    Liston
     
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    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Sam Langford
    Joe Louis
    Muhammad Ali
    Rocky Marciano
    George Foreman
    Joe Frazier
    Jack Johnson
     
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  9. McGrain

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    Yeah, well Johnson is for sure a valid inclusion in the HoF. But I do question anyone leaving off Langford under the criteria, as a fellow voter.

    As the organiser your selection is 100% valid and appreciated.
     
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  10. Vic The Gambler

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    Muhammad Ali
    Joe Louis
    Rocky Marciano
    Jack Dempsey
    Sam Langford
    Jack Johnson
    George Foreman
     
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  11. PhillyPhan69

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    Louis
    Ali
    Marciano
    Dempsey
    Johnson
    Frazier
    Foreman
     
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  13. Greg Price99

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    I think the task is better thought of as "of these 20 fighters, which 7 are or would be the highest on your p4p list".
     
    Greg Price99, Oct 1, 2022
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  14. Vic The Gambler

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    Oh! Will edit! Thanks
     
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  15. Noel857

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    Sam Langford
    Jack Johnson
    Jack Dempsey
    Joe Louis
    Rocky Marciano
    Muhammad Ali
    Joe Frazier
    Hated leaving out Liston and Foreman
     
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