The Fighter you wish there was footage of...

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  1. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    It's quite simple, what fighter do you wish you could see that you never will?

    Of course Harry Greb is an obvious answer, but for me it's Joe Walcott.

    I would love to see the 5'1'' demon in action. Always aggressive, and immeasurably strong, tough, and shockingly powerfull. All of the descriptions of him fascinate me.

    As for fights, I would kill to see any part of the Burley-Williams series.


    Who tops the list for you?
     
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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  3. Danny

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    Harry Greb
     
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  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Holman Williams.

    The fight: Burley-Moore.
     
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  5. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    John L. Sullivan, Maxie Rosenbloom, more of Fitzsimmons.
     
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  6. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    So many ....

    Sullivan
    Peter Jackson
    Greb (of course)
    Langford ( far more of )
    Pre-title Jack Johnson
    1918 Jack Dempsey


    Fights:

    Greb/Walker
    Jeffries/Corbett 1
    Johnson/Langford

    so many others ...
     
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  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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  9. JohnThomas1

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  10. tommy the hat

    tommy the hat Active Member Full Member

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    I wish there was more quality, extensive footage of Jack Johnson. I would really like to study him, especially his parrying skills.
     
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  11. BlackWater

    BlackWater G.Wash. Full Member

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  12. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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  13. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holman Williams and Joe Walcott
     
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  14. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Peter Jackson and Harry Greb.
     
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  15. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Me too, I think it would settle the debate once and for all regarding who was the best pre-Louis heavyweight. Whever picked Barbados Joe as their choice, good stuff. :good
     
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