The great whites of the last 30 years

Well ,they are white, anyway,but I don't see any greats there.More Minnows than Sharks.

 

im not to hot on race stuff

is ODLH classes white

 

In other words, the best white heavyweights since Jerry Quarry, who to me will always be thought of as "The Great Contender." (He had the best heavyweight resume of any non champion since 1950 in my estimation, making him far more than merely a great white hope.)

Although my knowledge of the post 15 round era remains sketchy and tenuous at best, it looks to me like you've assembled a thoughtful and comprehensive list. The dearth of Americans is striking to me, and explains much about why boxing has become largely a niche interest.

Perhaps some might classify Tua as "white," and a consensus about how his ethnicity is regarded could prove interesting.

The professional wrestling racket demonstrates a preponderance of white and south Pacific oriented champions. This is what is most marketable to the widest audience. But marketability does not dictate who wins in sporting competition.

Well sir, I shall have to contemplate what further names could be added to your list. 1979 to 2009. Kallie Knoetze knocked out Bill Sharkey and Randy Stephens in 1979, before white American Mike Koraniki knocked him out of contention at year's end. Koraniki himself had a solid career. Scott LeDoux peaked in 1979 and 1980, with his 1979 draw against Ken Norton, and his career best 1980 decision win over superb and dangerous undefeated contender Marty Monroe, the victory which propelled him into his title shot with Larry Holmes. The Frenchman had a very solid career, including noteworthy performances within the time frame you have specified, and could hardly be accused of ducking anybody.

Check out the career record of Larry Holmes for other potential names to add on, names like Brian Nielsen perhaps. (Yes, Larry was robbed by a hometown decision in that one, but the fact remains that Nielsen is the only white heavyweight to be awarded a "W" against Holmes.)

 

you really must be Mr.Magoo if you think those guys are great.

 

Calzaghe, Hatton, Maguigan, Tyszu (part Asian), Monzon, Otke, Darius Mchouski

 

Well, I personally would have phrased them as the "best," and we do sometimes have to recognize the relative spirit of intent, not the literal phraseology submitted.

 

This is a listing of great white heavies, not great heavyweights.

In this spirit, I would include Joe Bugner, who, though definitely in his prime in the '70s, still made waves through the '90s, defeating Tillis and Page and becoming the oldest man to pick up an alphabet heavyweight belt at age 49. Not too shabby.

 

Most welcome, honorable Bloss Man!:bowdown (I learned how to come to terms with an author years ago, thanks to Mort Adler's and Charles Van Doren's classic text, "How to Read a Book." I sometimes think some of our fellow posters would do well to pick up a copy at their local used bookstore.)

Best regards,

Deen

 

And given what crap quality the heavyweights have been for awhile now, that would be a great incentive to look for great fighters elsewhere. Arguably, depending on how you're defining it, there hasn't been a great white heavyweight since Marciano, only a range going from average to good but not great. (Or not proven beyond a doubt to be great).

 

Doesnt say so in the title or OP

 

Haye is half white